What is the purpose of an Adjudication Committee Hearing?

The committee hears and determines claims to ownership of land. It is a formal process for individuals to assert their rights to a property for which they do not have a registered title.

What documents are required for a hearing?

You will need a valid government-issued ID, a recent utility bill to prove residence, a detailed statement of your claim, and a valuation report from a certified appraiser to support the property's market value.

How can JA Property Appraisers help with the adjudication process?

We provide official valuation reports that are necessary to formalize your claim and present to the committee. Our reports are comprehensive, accurate, and meet the standards required for legal and governmental processes.

Adjudication Committee Hearing - St Elizabeth North Eastern (Santa Cruz)

In the dynamic landscape of Jamaican real estate, understanding legal processes is key to securing your property rights. One such process, especially important in areas where land titles may be informal, is the adjudication hearing.

These hearings, conducted under the Registration of Titles, Cadastral Mapping and Tenure Clarification (Special Provisions) Act 2005, are designed to help formalize land ownership. For residents of Saint Elizabeth, this is a vital step toward gaining a registered title and full legal protection for your property.

What is an Adjudication Hearing?

An Adjudication Committee, appointed by the Minister responsible for land, holds these hearings to deliberate on the rights and interests of individuals in relation to land. The goal is to clarify land tenure issues and, where ownership is confirmed, issue an Adjudication Certificate—a crucial document on the path to a formal registered title.

Upcoming Hearing for Saint Elizabeth Landowners

The Saint Elizabeth North Eastern Adjudication Committee has announced a sitting to hear claims and interests in several properties. If you have a claim on any of the lands listed below, or possess information regarding their ownership, your attendance is required.

Hearing Details:

Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025

Time: 1:00 P.M.

Location: Saint Elizabeth Bee Farmer’s Association, 63 Coke Drive, Santa Cruz, Saint Elizabeth

Properties Under Adjudication

The hearing will address the rights and interests in land for the following applicants:

Property: Part of DUNDER HILL, Saint Elizabeth

Applicant: Heather Pinnock, Nursing Assistant

Attorney: Sherrice N. Cummings

Size: 1,023.34 square metres

Valuation No.: 202-04-020-106

Property: Part of SOUTHAMPTON called OLD BUSH, Saint Elizabeth

Applicant: Stanley Uriah Mullings, Retired Social Work Supervisor

Attorney: Sharlene S. Crawford

Size: 7,021.615 square metres

Valuation No.: 163-04-003-085

Property: Part of BOXWOOD called LONGWOOD, Saint Elizabeth

Applicant: Suzette Ann Marie Taylor, Nurse’s Assistant

Attorney: Sherrice N. Cummings

Size: 980.165 square metres

Title Reference: Volume 1202 Folio 888

Valuation No.: 163-01-002-189

Property: Part of KNOXWOOD, Saint Elizabeth

Applicant: Owayne Kewin Banton, Mason

Attorney: JULY LAW

Size: 3,169.337 square metres

Valuation No.: 162-04-002-129

Important Notice for Interested Parties

Any person with an interest or claim in respect of these lands, or who has knowledge of their ownership, is urged to attend the hearing on the date and time specified above. You must be prepared to state your claim with proof or register any objection.

How We Can Help with Your Adjudication Needs

Understanding land valuation and legal processes can be complex. As a trusted appraisal service in Jamaica, we provide expert valuations for properties in Saint Elizabeth and beyond. A professional appraisal can be a crucial part of the documentation required for an adjudication hearing.

If you are an applicant or an interested party in this or any other adjudication process, contact us today to learn how our appraisal services can assist you.