Court Jurisdiction and Locations

Division of the Courts

The District Court Mahiyangana operates with two active courtrooms to deliver fair and efficient judicial administration across civil and criminal jurisdictions.

Court No 01

Civil / Criminal

Presiding Judicial Officer: District Judge / Magistrate

Jurisdiction: Holds dual jurisdiction exercising both original civil adjudication (land disputes, property claims, contracts, family actions) and criminal proceedings.

Direct Chamber / Line: 055-2258103

Court No 02

Criminal

Presiding Judicial Officer: Extra / Additional District Judge Magistrate

Jurisdiction: Specializes primarily in criminal jurisdiction, managing summary trials, police and departmental plaints, bail applications, and inquests.

Registry Extension via Main Office