Industrial Court of Trinidad and Tobago
Court SchedulePlanned sittings and hearings for the week October 26 - 30, 2026View schedule

Members of the public and the media, are welcome to attend open court in-person hearings. Please note that open court hearings are not live-streamed or broadcast at this time. Courtroom seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

When are hearings closed to the public?

Most hearings are open to the public, but you cannot attend if the session is:

  • In camera (Latin phrase for “in private”): Private hearings held behind closed doors.
  • A Case Management Conference
  • A Mention and Report Hearing

Only the parties involved in these specific matters may attend.

Tip for Parents/Guardians: We strongly advise against bringing young children into the courtroom.

Courtroom Rules and Decorum

To ensure court proceedings run smoothly and without interruption, all visitors must follow these guidelines:

  • Switch all mobile phones and electronic devices to silent mode or turn them off before entering.
  • Video recording, audio recording and photography are strictly prohibited inside the courtroom. Any unauthorised recordings will be deleted.
  • You are permitted to take written notes during open proceedings.
  • Eating and drinking inside the courtroom are not allowed.
  • Stand when the judges enter or leave the courtroom.
  • Enter and exit the courtroom quietly so you do not distract the Court.
  • Please bow briefly toward the Judges bench as a mark of respect whenever you enter or leave a courtroom while session is in progress.

Dress Code

While the Court does not wish to deny anyone access, all visitors must dress appropriately to enter the Industrial Court buildings.

Unacceptable attire

Please do not wear:

  • Slippers or flip-flops
  • Open-toed shoes (unless required for medical reasons)
  • Sleeveless, strapless or tank tops
  • Short pants
  • Hats or caps (head coverings for religious or medical reasons are fully permitted)
  • Clothing with offensive or obscene language/images
  • Visible underwear

Note: The courtrooms are usually kept quite cold. We recommend bringing a light jacket or sweater.

Security Screening

For the safety of everyone, all visitors entering the Industrial Court buildings must complete a security check.

  • You must pass through a walk-through scanner. A secondary scan with a handheld wand may be conducted if necessary.
  • All personal belongings including handbags, mail, packages and luggage, must undergo security screening upon entry.
  • No Weapons or Firearms are allowed on the premises except for personnel exempted under the Firearms Act, Chap. 16:01. Firearms must be lodged at the nearest police station before entering the court buildings.