From its establishment in 1967 by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, the Easter Caribbean Supreme Court has been interpreting and applying laws, deciding cases and hearing appeals on matters both criminal and civil.
All of the judges and officers appointed in the ECSC work towards justice and law that the OECS has. The ECSC is divided into the Court of Appeal and the High Court of Justice. The Court of Appeal hears appeals from all the subordinate courts and they determine any matter arising in any civil proceeding. They gauge if it arises upon a case stated or upon a question of law reserved by the High Court or a judge.
The Court of Appeals also travels to each member state and territory to hear appeals from the decisions of the High Court and the Magistrate Courts of the member states. It can also be endowed with the powers, authority and jurisdiction that the High Court has in order to ensure justice.
The mission that the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has is to serve its member states and it does this by providing access to a system of justice which is both accountable and independent. Justice is also administered by officers promptly, fairly, efficiently and effectively. With regards to the vision of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, it seeks to achieve professionalism and excellence. This occurs in a timely, effective and efficient access as well as administration of a cohesive, independent and accountable justice system to give benefit to the member states.
The people that make up the ECSC are qualified and experienced judges. The whole of the ECSC is headed by the Chief Registrar with the help of a support staff in order to achieve its objectives. This way, the interpretation and application of the law is ensured.