Several sources have hinted that chief Justice Yarmie Gbeisay has given a directive for all clerks of courts within Montserrado County to file indemnity bonds to cover potential damages to the Judiciary.
According to the sources within corridors of the Judiciary that Chief Justice Yarmie Gbeisay, has allegedly mandated all clerks and assistant clerks of courts within Montserrado County to file separate indemnity bonds intended to payback whatever damage they will cause the Judiciary to incur.
An indemnity bond is a contractual agreement where one party (the indemnifier) promises to compensate another party for any losses or damages incurred due to specific actions or events.
In legal terms, it serves as a guarantee that the indemnifier will cover any losses suffered by the indemnities, ensuring financial protection.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, our source averred that the Chief Justice wants clerks of Magisterial, specialized and circuit courts file individual indemnity bonds due to past records of clerks being involved with financial malpractices and misappropriation of courts fees and fines.
The Chief Justice made this disclosure on Wednesday, October 28, 2025, during a closed door with all clerks of courts in Montserrado County.
Our sources hinted that Justice Gbeisay reportedly said during the meeting that clerks of magisterial courts will file individual indemnity bond of US25,000 while clerks of circuit courts are to file bonds of US$50,000 to as to serve as a guarantee for any future misappropriation.
Our sources quoted Justice Gbeisay as stating that clerks have been involved with acts that have ruined the image of the Judiciary for which they must be indemnified.
According to our source, Justice Gbeisay has allegedly mandated the clerks to file their respective bonds within 60 days and that failure on the part of any clerk to live up to the mandate, will lead to dismissal or strong administrative actions.
Our informant also divulged that Justice Gbeisay has informed the clerks that the filing of indemnity bond will also be extended to sheriffs and other ministerial officers.
The mandate of the Chief Justice, our source added, has sparked serious murmuring among the clerks with some describing it as strange and excessive.
When our reporter contacted the Director of Press and Public Affairs at the Judiciary, Cllr. Darryl Ambrose Nmah, he confirmed the information stating that the Chief Justice mandate to the clerks is in keeping with law.
Cllr. Nmah stated that though the Judiciary has not been implementing that part of the Judiciary Law, but the current Chief Justice wants to ensure that it enforced.
Cllr. Nmah, among other things, revealed that Judiciary through is office, is expected to issue an official circular to that effect.
