The Magistrates’ Courts are the lower courts which deal with the less serious criminal and civil cases. They are divided into regional courts and district courts. In Criminal Courts the state prosecutes people for breaking the law.

The Magistrates’ Courts are the lower courts which deal with the less serious criminal and civil cases. They are divided into regional courts and district courts. In Criminal Courts the state prosecutes people for breaking the law.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development vision is to have an accessible justice system that promotes constitutional values and our mission is to provide transparent, responsive and accountable justice services for all.