Court Jurisdiction and Locations

Division of the Courts

The District Court Morawaka operates to efficiently handle both civil and criminal matters, ensuring the proper administration of justice.

District Court Morawaka

Combined Court
Jurisdiction

Case Types / Subject Areas Handled

Operating as a combined court under the Judicature Act No. 02 of 1978 of Sri Lanka, the Court exercises jurisdiction across both civil and criminal matters:

Civil & Commercial Disputes

Money recovery claims, land ownership disputes, contract disputes, partition actions, and damages claims.

Family & Matrimonial Disputes

Divorce, judicial separation, nullity of marriage, and custody of children.

Testamentary & Estate Cases

Granting of Probates and Letters of Administration, estate administration of deceased persons.

Criminal & Magisterial Proceedings

Magisterial inquiries, summary offenses, bail processing, inquests, and statutory penal proceedings.

Contact

Direct Contact Extension & Office Contact Information

Address

Court Premises,
Morawaka, Sri Lanka

General Inquiries

Court Registrar's Office

Direct extension numbers to specific court chambers or registries are assigned internally via the Court Registrar's Office.