People’s Court of Zone 1 – HCMC: New jurisdiction and clearer legal responsibilities effective from July 1 2025

Written on July 2nd, 2025
Updated on January 12th, 2026

1. Restructuring the court system with Zone 1 Court officially in operation

From July 1 2025 the district-level People’s Courts in Ho Chi Minh City will be replaced by 19 zonal courts. Among these the People’s Court of Zone 1 assumes all adjudicative responsibilities formerly held by the courts of District 1 District 3 and District 4. This regional model aims to streamline the structure enhance judicial specialization and ensure consistency in case handling across dense urban areas

2. Jurisdictional scope covering 10 central wards

The People’s Court of Zone 1 is authorized to adjudicate civil criminal administrative labor and commercial disputes occurring in 10 key administrative units including Sai Gon Tan Dinh Ben Thanh Cau Ong Lanh Ban Co Xuan Hoa Nhieu Loc Xom Chieu Khanh Hoi and Vinh Hoi. These are central wards located within Districts 1 3 and 4. All lawsuits and legal petitions related to these wards must be submitted to the People’s Court of Zone 1

3. Legal risks from not updating jurisdictional changes

Lack of awareness regarding the new jurisdictional boundaries may result in filing to the wrong court causing delays or rejections. Furthermore misidentifying the nature of the dispute or being unfamiliar with the procedures under the new model could hinder the enforcement of legitimate rights. Understanding the changes and preparing appropriately from the start is critical when dealing with legal matters in this area

4. LTS LAW as your full-service legal partner for Zone 1 Court

LTS LAW brings extensive experience in legal representation before HCMC courts especially during the transition to the zonal court system. We offer comprehensive legal solutions including identifying the proper court jurisdiction consulting on procedural strategy drafting lawsuits and petitions supporting evidence collection representing clients in court and providing enforcement consultancy. Our end-to-end service helps save time minimize risk and improve your legal outcomes

5. Contact us if your dispute arises in District 1 3 or 4

Avoid unnecessary delays due to filing at the wrong court or submitting incomplete documents. Let LTS LAW assist you every step of the way from initial consultation to final resolution

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