Magistrate Court
Eligibility and Services
The following services are provided at the office:
- DIVORCES;
- PROBATE & SUCCESSION MATTERS;
- ADOPTIONS;
- FAMILY MATTERS at the Family Court and the Supreme Court;
- CRIMINAL MATTERS in the Magistrate’s Court and the Supreme Court with the exception of murder which has to be assigned by the Court;
- CIVIL MATTERS in the Supreme Court and the Magistrate Court;
- TRAFFIC MATTERS;
- DRAFTING OF DOCUMENTS such as agreements, contract, powers of attorneys; and
- LAND MATTERS.
Fees
The Centre charges fees for its services, on a set scale. The maximum fees are substantially below what would be charged in private practice and fees are sometimes waived for the very poor or indigent. Questions are posed to Clients in order to determine their financial capacity and qualification for legal aid services.
Offices
There are currently two offices – a general office in Belize City and a district office in Orange Walk Town.
Consultation Fee
There is currently a consultation fee of $50.00 to see an attorney. Such fee will only be waived in extreme cases.
Appointments and Accessibility
Appointments can be done through the contact information provided below. However, Clients can be dealt with by simply walking into the office.
Contact the Courts
Office of the Chief Magistrate
Address: #1 Treasury Lane
Belize City, Belize
Tel: +(501) 227-2522
E-mail: sharon_fraser32@hotmail.com
Belize City Magistrate Court
Address: #1 Treasury Lane
Belize City, Belize
Tel: +(501) 227-6262 / 7164 / 7392
E-mail: magistratecourt@gmail.com
Civil Court
Address: 2nd Floor, Center Point Building
Belize City, Belize
Tel: +(501) 223-2131/ 223-1856
E-mail: magistratecourt08@gmail.com
Corozal Magistrate Court
Address: 5 Avenue,
Administration Building,
Corozal Town, Belize
Tel: +(501) 402-2340
Email: magistratecourtcorozal@gmail.com
Orange Walk Magistrate Court
Address: Hospital Crescent Street,
Orange Walk Town, Belize
Tel: +(501) 302-2264
Email: owmagistratecourt@yahoo.com
San Ignacio Magistrate Court
Address: 2nd Floor Admin Building,
Corner of King and Buena Vista Street,
San Ignacio Town, Belize
Tel: +(501) 804-2515
Email: sanigmagcourt@yahoo.com
Benque Viejo del Carmen Magistrate Court
Address: Church Street
Benque Viejo Town, Belize
Tel: +(501) 803-2641
Belmopan Magistrate Court
Address: Magistrate Court Building,
Market Square, P.O Box 229,
Belmopan, Belize
Tel: + (501) 802-2445
Email: belmopanmagistrate@gmail.com
Dangriga Magistrate Court
Address: Sisters of the Holy Family Ave,
Dangriga Town, Belize
Tel: +(501) 502-0052
Email: danmagcourt@gmail.com
Punta Gorda Magistrate Court
Address: Front Street,
Punta Gorda Town, Belize
Tel: +(501) 702-0027
Email: pgmagistratecourt@yahoo.com
Independence Magistrate Court
Address: Independence Village,
Stann Creek District, Belize
Tel: +(501) 503-2558
Email: independencemagistratecourt@gmail.com
San Pedro Magistrate Court
Address: Pescador Drive
San Pedro, Belize
Tel: +(501) 206-2237
Email: spmagcourt@gmail.com