Directorate of Process
Facilitating Legal Notice and Judicial Enforcement
Overview
The Directorate of Process (Sheriff's Department) is responsible for the formal service of all court processes, including summons, writs, and notices. It ensures that all parties in a legal matter are properly notified in accordance with the law, which is a fundamental requirement for a fair hearing.
The directorate operates through a network of Bailiffs and Process Servers who carry out the physical delivery of documents and the enforcement of court orders across the state.
Director, Process
"Service of process is the foundation of jurisdiction. We ensure that justice starts with a proper and lawful notice."
Email: process@gombejudiciary.gov.ng
Office: Sheriff's Wing, High Court Gombe.
Core Responsibilities
Service of Summons
Ensuring that defendants and witnesses are legally served with court documents.
Affidavits of Service
Processing and filing formal proof that a document has been successfully served.
Logistics & Tracking
Coordinating the movement of process servers to various local governments in Gombe State.
The Execution Unit (Bailiff Section)
The Execution Unit under this directorate focuses on the **physical enforcement** of court mandates. This includes the attachment of property and the recovery of premises as ordered by the court.
- Execution of Writs of Fi-Fa
- Delivery of Possession
- Arrest and Production of Persons
- Security and Custody of Attached Goods