District Court, Lorengau
PNG's judicial system consists of Village Courts, District Courts and the National Court which is the superior trial court. Magisterial Services (established by section 173(1) of Constitution of Papua New Guinea) administers the District Court system within PNG, and there are 57 District Court establishments across the nation staffed by 88 magistrates and more than 500 court support staff.
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The District Court's key functional jurisdictions include:
The District Court uses formal and informal approaches for settling grievances, particularly in the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution. Magistrates can also make orders for a community work order to be undertaken by a defendant who has been found guilty. Where mitigating factors outweigh the aggravating factors, the defendant may be placed on probation with conditions for community work and/or payment of compensation. |
Contact: Lorengau District Court PO Box 338, Lorengau. Ph: 970 9087, Fax: 970 9315, CUG:71004208 |
Village Courts, Manus Province
Village Courts are an essential part of PNG's formal court system. They are established under the Village Courts Act 1989 and the Village Court Regulations 1973. There are more than 1,500 Village Courts across the country, supported by over 15,000 officials, including 900 women. Each Village Court has 4-5 Village Magistrates (appointed by the Minister for Justice as judicial officers), 3-4 Peace Officers, and 1 Clerk. Over 90% of people living in PNG have access to a Village Court, which have the jurisdiction to settle local disputes and deal with minor crimes using customary conflict-resolution approaches wherever possible.
Village Courts are the largest provider of restorative justice services in PNG, and are authorised to do the following:
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Contact: Mr Paul Haiku District Village Courts Officer Office of the Provincial Administrator P.O. Box 37, Lorengau, Nanus Province Ph: 4709452 | Fax: 470 9038
Manus has 45 Village Courts |
Probation, Parole & Juvenile Justice Services, Lorengau
CBC is an agency within the Department of Justice & Attorney General. CBC has offices in every province across PNG and it plays a central role in developing and implementing restorative justice programs throughout the country. It provides members of the community with access to community justice services which include the provision of non-custodial rehabilitation programs for both adult and juvenile offenders. This assists offenders to re-enter society as responsible, productive citizens.
CBC is responsible for:
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Contact: A/Senior Probation Officer Probation, Parole & Juvenile Justice Services Dept. Of Justice & Attorney General PO Box 76, Lorengau, MP Ph: 970 9357 or 7165 6663 Fax: 970 9527 |
Provincial Administration & Dept. for Community Development, Manus
The Provincial Administrations across PNG have Community Development Branches, which provide services on behalf of the Department of Community Development. The Welfare Officers and Child Protection Officers employed by the Provincial Administration administer the provisions of a number of acts, including the Laukautim Pikinini Act, Deserted wife & Children Act, Marriage Act, National Youth Service Act, and National Council of Women Incorporation Act.
Provincial welfare, gender & child protection officers provide the following services to the public:
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Contact: The Principal Advisor Community Development Division Manus Provincial Government PO Box 37, Lorengau Ph: 970 9132 |
Correctional Services, Manus Province
Established under the Correctional Services Act, Papua New Guinea Correctional Services is the government agency responsible for the custody, confinement and rehabilitation of offenders and prisoners. It is also responsible for the effective administration of the agency. CS is responsible for operating correctional institutions across all provinces in PNG.
CS provides the following rehabilitation programs in its correctional institutions:
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Contact: Correctional Services Head Office P.O. Box 6889, Boroko NCD Ph: 323 1855/323 1978 | Fax: 323 0407 Manus CIS - Philip Pranis, Commanding Officer Ph: 970 9071 | Fax: 9709071 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Catholic Church, Manus Province
The Catholic Church of Papua New Guinea is made up of 4 Archdioceses and 15 Dioceses in Vanimo, Altape, Wewak, Lae, Madang, Mt Hagen, Wabag, Mendi, Goroka, Kundiawa, Kavieng, Kimbe, Rabaul, Kerema, Daru, Alotau, Berina, and Port Moresby. There is a Deanery on Manus. The church runs numerous programs across PNG (regional contact details can be obtained by ringing the Port Moresby numbers below)
The church programs include:
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Contact: Father Dominic Maka Dean of Manus, St Michael Parish PO Box 101, Lorengau Ph: 470 9072, 71512942 |
United Church, Lorengau
The United Church is affiliated to the Provincial Council of Churches, united in faith.
The church programs include:
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Contact: Rev. Rei Lahui Vai - Congregration Minister, United Church. PO Box 309, Lorengau. | Ph: 7105 4474 |
Pihi Manus Association, Lorengau
The Pihi Manus Association is a community based organisation with 3 officers and membership from 127 Ward Groups. The Association operates through a wide network that goes down to the Ward level, and with church organisations & other women’s interest groups.
The Association provides:
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Contact: Ms Judy Karawa - Pihi Manus Association P O Box 390, Lorengau, Manus Province. Physical location - Sect 01, Lot 07 - Schwansee Drive |
Caritas Papua New Guinea – St. Michael Parish - Manus
Caritas PNG is an agency of the Catholic Bishops Conference (CBC) of PNG & Solomon Islands. They promote Integral Human Development of the grassroots citizens of PNG.The mission of Caritas PNG is to take active role in social justice, peace, ecology, and human development issues as part of the pastoral mission of the Church, promote Catholic Social Teaching, address injustice, inequalities, poverty and dependency which undermine human dignity, and be a voice for the poor and marginalized to build a better PNG.
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It operates through its main goals: Integral Human Development (IHD), Disaster & Relief Management, Helping the Poor and Marginalized, Research & Advocacy, Child Protection, Gender Equality, Ecological Stewardship & Care of God’s Creation, Democratic Governance.
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Contact: Mr. Leonard Popuk Diocesan Caritas Coordinator St. Michael Parish - Manus P O Box 101,Lorengau, Manus Province MB: 7394 1907 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
National Youth Development Authority – Lorengau, Manus Province
The National Youth Development Authority is a government agency established to provide policy directives for the youth of PNG. It provides a framework for planning and program development for all agencies and organisations involved in youth development work. Inclusive in its policy area for stakeholders to develop and implement programs is Law Order and Justice with the objectives to promote, maintain safety, security and peace in communities.
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Contact: Mr. Ponau Poyap - Executive Manager Community Developement P.O.Box 37,BUKA,AROB Ph:9709338 | Fax: 970 9338 | Mob: 7232 4106 Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Mr Smith Sapok - A/HRM Manager Ph:9709425/9709338 | Fax: 970 9425/970 9338 | Mob: 707 95819 |