Phuket signs MoU to strengthen arrests under juvenile court warrants

Phuket officials have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving coordination in locating and arresting people subject to warrants issued by the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court.

The signing ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 26, at the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court in Ratsada.

Presiding over the event was Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn. He was joined by Kampanat Areekul, Chief Judge of the Nan Provincial Court who is currently serving as acting Chief Judge of the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court, and Phuket Provincial Police Commander Sinlert Sukhum.

Also attending were Vice Governor Adul Chuthong, Phuket Provincial Police Deputy Commander Pol Col Kittipong Klaikaew, as well as associate judges and mediators from the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court.

According to officials, the agreement is intended to improve cooperation between the provincial administration, the courts and police in carrying out warrants issued by the juvenile and family court.

Authorities said the closer coordination would help enforce court orders and judgments more quickly and fairly while protecting the rights of suspects, defendants, victims, witnesses, children, youth and family members involved in the justice process.

Officials added that the integrated approach is expected to improve the efficiency of the justice system and help build public confidence and safety in Phuket over the long term.