1. What is the Judicial Service Commission? The Judicial Service Commission is an Independent Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya and operationalized by the Judicial Service Act No. 1 of 2011.The mandate of the Commission as stipulated in Article 172 of the Constitution is to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice. 2. What does the Judicial Service Commission do? Under Article 172 of the Constitution:I. Recommend to the President persons for appointment as Judges.II. Review and make recommendations on condition of service for Judges, Judicial Officers and Staff of the Judiciary (other than their remuneration)III. Receive complaints against, investigate and remove from office or otherwise disciplining registrars, magistrates, other judicial officers and other staff of the Judiciary.IV. Prepare and implement programmes for the continuing education and training of Judges and Judicial Officers.V. Advise the National Government on improving the efficiency of the administration of Justice.VI. Receive and consider petitions for the removal from office of Judges under Article 168 of the Constitution. 3. Who can Lodge a Complaint with the Commission? Any person. However, a complainant/petitioner may authorize any person including a legal representative to lodge the petition on their behalf. 4. Who can you complain against? Judge, Judicial Officer (Magistrates, Kadhis, Registrars), Judicial Staff (Judiciary & JSC), or a Court Station 5. How long does JSC take to determine a complaint/petition? Six (6) months. The Commission may extend the period depending on the circumstances and complexity of the complaint/petition 6. Does JSC communicate to the complainant the outcome of the complaint/petition? The Commission shall upon receipt of the complaint/