Key role
Justice of the Peace and Unofficial Magistrate is authorized to preside the Bench to cover up the functions of the Magistrate Court in the absence of the Magistrate.
Qualifications
Should be an Attorney-at-Law with 15 years experience.
Procedure for submission of applications
Duly filled applications for the post of Unofficial Magistrate together with relevant certificates and recommendations including a certified copy of the Enrolment Certificate should be sent to reach “The Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Colombo 12” or be handed over to the relevant division of the Ministry.
Collection of applications
Applications can be collected from the officer in charge of the subject or by the Web Site of the Ministry.
Fee for the applications
Fee is not chargeable.
Submission of applications
Applications may be sent by registered post or handed over to the relevant division of the Ministry of Justice during the normal office hours.
Fee for the service
The service is free of charge.
Time taken to provide the service
Approximately two weeks.
Documents need to be furnished
- A certified copy of the Enrollment Certificate
- Application for the post of Unofficial Magistrate downloaded from the Web Site or obtained the Ministry of Justice should be completed and furnished together with necessary recommendations.
Officer in Charge
Application Form
*Please be kindly informed that the granting of Justice of the Peace and Unofficial Magistrate appointments has been temporarily suspended. During this period, no new applications will be accepted, and no appointments will be issued. This decision remains in effect until further notice, and any changes will be announced on this website.
