In common law jurisdictions, registrars are usually judicial officers with the power to hear certain civil matters such as interlocutory applications and assessment of damages.
[1] Registrars are assisted by deputy-registrars, who in common law jurisdictions are sometimes called masters.
In the event of necessities, the registrar may pass interlocutory orders for staying the proceedings as they deem fit until the appeal is heard by the other courts.
Normally, the status of the registrar is equal to that of the district judge of Higher Judicial Service.
Certain civil proceedings in the High Court, which are heard in chambers, are dealt with by the registrars.