Magistrate Antoine Norgaisse, a former judge of the Court of Cassation and first vice president of the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Gonaïves, following an illness he had courageously endured. Official funeral services will be organized to pay a final tribute to this prominent figure of the Haitian judiciary, recognized for his integrity, competence and dedication to the service of justice.

A career magistrate, Antoine Norgaisse devoted his entire professional life to strengthening the judicial institution. He began his career as a deputy justice of the peace at the Gonaïves Peace Court before gradually rising through every level of the judiciary. Magistrate Norgaisse successively served as a trial judge, investigating judge and dean of the Gonaïves Civil Court.