Judicial Officers of The Subordinate Courts
The Subordinate Courts of Singapore are the District Courts, Magistrates' Courts, Juvenile Courts, Coroners' Courts and Small Claims Tribunals.
As of 1 December 2011, the senior judicial officers of the Subordinate Courts are:
- Chief District Judge Tan Siong Thye, who was appointed in August 2008;
- Deputy Chief District Judge Jennifer Marie, Corporate and Court Services Division;
- Senior District Judge Foo Tuat Yien, Family and Juvenile Justice Division;
- Senior District Judge See Kee Oon, Criminal Justice Division; and
- Senior District Judge Leslie Chew Kwee Hoe, Civil Justice Division.
The other judicial officers are the Registrar of the Subordinate Courts, also Ms. Jennifer Marie; the Senior Deputy Registrar Tan Boon Heng; and the Deputy Registrars.
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