Djibouti government
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Ministry of Justice
Administers courts including the qadi jurisdiction.
What this authority does
Oversees both the French-derived ordinary courts and the qadi courts that hold jurisdiction over Muslim personal status, a parallel structure that is the defining feature of the system.
Services for the public
- Court administration
- Civil status records
- Notarial oversight
Before you contact this authority
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