History of the Matara Magistrate's Court

Since the colonial period, the Matara Magistrate's Court has been established and maintained in the Matara Fort. The Magistrate's Court at that location was located close to the seashore, separated by two courts. It was severely damaged by the tsunami disaster in 2004. A large number of case records and case materials were caught in the sea water. However, the Matara Magistrate's Court was reopened and maintained with a new look, not defeated by the tsunami disaster. Thereafter, a new court complex was newly constructed in the Kamburugamuwa area and started with two Magistrate's Courts from 2023.01.02 and has been maintained to this day. Currently, a new interim Magistrate's Court is being established and maintained in the Matara Magistrate's Court on 26 January 2026.