(1) The Court of First Instance sitting in cases of juvenile delinquency shall comprise:
- a magistrate of the bench, President;
- two Assessors, members;
- a Representative of the Legal Department;
- a Registrar.
(2) Assessors and alternate assessors shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years by a joint
decision of the Ministers in charge of Justice and of Social Affairs. They shall be chosen from
among persons of both sexes of Cameroonian nationality aged thirty (30) years at least, and
who are known for the interest they take in matters affecting juveniles or for their competence
in that field.
(3) Prior to assuming their duties, they shall take oath before the Court of First Instance to be
true and loyal in the discharge of their duties and scrupulously keep the secrets of
deliberations.
(4) A report on the oath-taking shall be made.
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In force from 27-07-2005
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