Village Court & Land Mediation (VCLM)

Village Court & Land Mediation

Administering and monitoring Village Courts and Land Mediation services across Madang Province

Our Services Court Functions Contact Office

Community Justice

Community Justice

Community-Based Justice

To get all Village Courts functioning effectively and responding to National VC revitalization policies

Focus: Effective Administration & Coordination | Goal: Community Justice & Harmony

Court Reports
Division Profile

About Village Court & Land Mediation

Division Overview

The Village Court & Land Mediation (VCLM) division, operating under the Community & Government Affairs (CGA) division, is responsible for administering and monitoring Village Courts and Land Mediation services across Madang Province. Led by Mr. Ailai Valaunia, Provincial Village Court Officer, the division provides effective administration and coordination to ensure all Village Courts function effectively and respond to National VC revitalization policies.

Vision

To get all Village Courts functioning effectively and responding to National VC revitalization of policies.

Mission

To provide effective administration and coordination of Village Court and Land Mediation services.

Division Structure

The division has 2 units:

  • Village Court
  • Land Mediation
Staff Members

The division has 4 staff members:

  • Provincial VC Officer
  • Training Officer
  • Admin Assistant
  • Logistic Officer

Village Court Administration

Administering and monitoring Village Court operations across the province

Unit 1

Land Mediation

Providing land mediation services and dispute resolution support

Unit 2

Capacity Building

Training and capacity building for Village Court officials and mediators

Support
Core Functions

Core Functions

Comprehensive support services for village court operations and land mediation

Village Court Administration

Administering and monitoring Village Court operations, magistrate appointments, and case management

Administration

Land Mediation

Providing land mediation services and supporting customary dispute resolution

Mediation

Training & Capacity Building

Training programs for Village Court officials and mediators to enhance service delivery

Training
What We Provide

VCLM Services

Direct services provided to the public through Village Courts and Land Mediation

Village Court Services

Dispute resolution, customary justice, and community-based legal services at the village level.

Village Court Core Service
Land Mediation Services

Customary land mediation, dispute resolution, and technical guidance on land matters.

Land Mediation Core Service
Magistrate & Peace Officer Administration

Coordination of appointments, commission renewals, and administrative support.

Administration Support
Monitoring & Quality Assurance

Circuit supervision visits, performance audits, and compliance inspections.

Monitoring Quality
Training & Capacity Building

Workshops on restorative justice, mediation skills, and procedural rules.

Training Capacity
Reporting & Data Management

Compilation of court statistics, quarterly bulletins, and impact assessments.

Reporting Data
Projects

Key Projects & Initiatives

VC & Land
Mediation Court Houses
Training
Programs
Community
Justice
Policy
Revitalization

Major projects include Established VC and Land Mediation Court House Projects. The division also focuses on law and order issues, training programs, and policy revitalization.

Focus Areas

VCLM Focus Areas

Specialized services supporting community-based justice and dispute resolution

Village Court Administration

Our Village Court administration services focus on administering and monitoring Village Court operations across Madang Province. We coordinate magistrate appointments, maintain court registries, manage case scheduling, and ensure proper implementation of policies to support effective community-based justice delivery.

  • Magistrate administration
  • Case management systems
  • Court registry services
  • Policy implementation
Land Mediation & Training

Our land mediation services support customary dispute resolution at the community level. We provide technical guidance on mediation procedures, conduct training programs for Village Court officials and mediators, and work to ensure all Village Courts function effectively in response to National VC revitalization policies.

  • Land dispute mediation
  • Training workshops
  • Capacity building programs
  • Policy revitalization support
Get In Touch

Contact Village Court & Land Mediation

Village Court & Land Mediation (VCLM)

Office Address

Provincial Headquarters (PHQ)
Sir Angmai Bilas Complex
Under Community & Government Affairs (CGA)
Madang Provincial Administration

Division Head

Mr. Ailai Valaunia
Provincial Village Court Officer

Phone

+675 79300451

+675 79422600

Email

VCLM@madang.gov.pg (please create)

Office Hours

7:45 AM – 4:06 PM (Monday – Friday)

Important Information

Law & Order issues are a key focus area. The public is advised to visit respective Village Court establishments on the ground rather than the central office.

Content Approval: Content is approved by the Provincial Village Court Officer (PVCO), who is also the main contact person for updating department information.
Service Note

Service fees apply for some services. Fees will be displayed on the website. The division uses application forms, but these are not available for online download at this time.