Judiciary

It is the third arm of Government in Edo State. Its main function is the administration of justice and the interpretation of laws of the land. The judiciary consists of two departments: The High Court of Justice and the Customary Court of Appeal. There are 13 judicial divisions manned by 24 High Court judges.

There are 27 magisterial districts with 44 magistrates
1. Igarra Magisterial District
2. Ubiaja Magisterial District
3. Okada Magisterial District
4. Auchi Magisterial District
5. Ekpoma Magisterial District
6. Iguobazuwa Magisterial District
7. Uromi Magisterial District
8. Benin Magisterial District
9. Oredo Magisterial District
10. Ehor Magisterial District
11. Igueben Magisterial District
12. Igbanke Magisterial District
13. Okpella Magisterial District
14. Ugo Magisterial District
15. Uzebba Magisterial District
16. Ibillo Magisterial District
17. Afuze Magisterial District
18. Agbede Magisterial District
19. Agenebode Magisterial District
20. Irrua Magisterial District
21. Sabongidda Ora Magisterial District
22. Fugar Magisterial District
23. Ogbeson Magisterial District
24. Jattu Magisterial District
25. Abudu Magisterial District
26. Iruekpen Magisterial District
27. Urhonigbe Magisterial District