History of the District Court Mawanella

The History of the District Court Mawanella

The Mawanella District Magistrate's Court was established on 1st January 1974 under the judicial system of Sri Lanka. It is a combined court vested with the jurisdiction of both a District Court in respect of civil matters and a Magistrate's Court in respect of criminal matters.

The court exercises its jurisdiction to serve the public of the region by maintaining an integrated court complex that delivers both civil justice and criminal adjudication efficiently.

Mawanella Court Complex

Mawanella Court

EST. 1974

Circuit Court Supervision

The Mawathagoda Circuit Magistrate's Court functions as a circuit court under the administrative and judicial supervision of the Mawanella District Magistrate's Court.

Jurisdiction and Police Divisions

The Mawanella District Magistrate's Court exercises jurisdiction over criminal and other matters arising within the police divisions and local administrative areas that fall within the Mawanella Judicial Division, in accordance with the applicable laws of Sri Lanka.

Appellate and Supervisory Jurisdiction

The court is subordinate to the High Court of Kegalle, which exercises appellate and supervisory jurisdiction in accordance with the provisions of Sri Lankan law.