Court Jurisdiction and Locations

Division of the Courts

The District Court Tangalle is organized into two distinct judicial divisions following its structural separation in 2022, functioning with dedicated judges to ensure the efficient administration of justice.

1. District Court

Presides over original civil jurisdiction cases including land claims, property and partition suits, contract disputes, matrimonial matters, and testamentary proceedings.

2. Magistrate's Court

Presides over criminal jurisdiction, summary inquiries, statutory enforcement under police and state departmental plaints, bail matters, and public order proceedings.