The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has opened applications to fill 10 magistrate positions across courts in the atolls.
The positions are available at the following magistrate courts:
- Hoarafushi Magistrate Court, Haa Alif Atoll
- Eydhafushi Magistrate Court, Baa Atoll
- Goidhoo Magistrate Court, Baa Atoll
- Hinnavaru Magistrate Court, Lhaviyani Atoll
- Himmafushi Magistrate Court, Kaafu Atoll
- Maamigili Magistrate Court, Alif Dhaal Atoll
- Nilandhoo Magistrate Court, Faafu Atoll
- Gadhdhoo Magistrate Court, Gaafu Dhaal Atoll
- Fuvahmulah Magistrate Court
- Feydhoo Magistrate Court, Addu City
Applicants must submit their applications through the JSC’s Fahires Portal by 12pm on August 12, next week Wednesday. Those wishing to submit hard-copy applications can deliver them to the commission’s counter before the same deadline.
In the Maldives, magistrates serve as judges of the country’s magistrate courts, which handle cases at the island and atoll level. Their duties include hearing criminal and civil cases within their jurisdiction, examining evidence and submissions, issuing orders and judgments, and carrying out other judicial functions provided for under Maldivian law.
