Several new places of session were designated for these divisions: Nembe Ogbolomabiri and Nembe Bassambiri Ogbia Town, Oloibiri, Anyama Amassoma and Otuan Kaiama, Odi, Sabagreia Ekeremor and Aleibiri At the time of its creation, Bayelsa State had three magisterial districts: Brass, Yenagoa, and Sagbama, with the following places of session: Nembe, Oloibiri, and Twon-Brass Kolo, Oporoma, Peremabiri, Olugbobiri, and Kaiama Ekeremor In the 27 years since its formation, 10 additional magisterial districts have been established, bringing the total to 13.
When Bayelsa was created, there were eight customary court areas: Akassa, Brass, Ekowe, Oloibiri, Onopa, Sagbama, Kaiama, and Ekeremor.
A significant milestone in the development of the judiciary came in September 2007, with the approval for the creation of the Bayelsa State Customary Court of Appeal.
[4] The Chief Judge is responsible for interpreting and applying the law and has significant influence over the direction of legal proceedings and judicial decisions within Bayelsa.
Furthermore, the Chief Judge performs significant ceremonial duties, such as administering the oath of office to the Governor of Bayelsa State at the commencement of their tenure.
However, the Chief Judge is statutorily required to retire at the age of sixty-five, in accordance with the rules governing judicial appointments and service.