The Judiciary Affairs Department ensures the coordination and functionality of the judiciary system across Somalia. It supports legal professionalism, legal education, and professional ethics in the legal sector. It provides institutional support to the judiciary, facilitates coordination among legal actors, and strengthens legal aid services for underserved communities.

The department also oversees traditional justice systems such as customary law and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), integrating them into the broader judicial framework while safeguarding human rights standards.