Judiciary of Fiji

WELCOME TO JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT OF FIJI

The judiciary comprises of Magistrates and Judges who preside in the Magistrates Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The judiciary is reformed on the Administration of Justice Decree 2009 (No 9).

The Administration section essentially comprises of support staff that provide administrative and logistic support to the Resident Magistrates of the Magistrates Court and Judges of the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

Vision
* An independent and impartial judicial system for Fiji.

Mission
* To develop an efficient, effective and transparent judicial system.
* To exceed the highest standards by providing an accessible system of justice through courts and tribunals.
* Facilitating community awareness.

Values The Department is committed to:
1. Good Governance – an accountable and responsible workforce.
2. Equity – equal treatment, impartiality and fairness.
3. Professionalism – integrity, timeliness, honesty, courtesy.
4. Excellent Customer Service – Responsiveness, on time service delivery.
5. People Capital Development – capacity building as per departmental needs.
6. Innovation & Creativity – developing, initiating, generating new ideas for growth.
7. Excellent Leadership & Teamwork – Exemplary leadership and Unity.