Two main systems i.e., formal and informal, exist for conflict resolution in the district. The former works through the government while the latter works through "Jirga". The government system functions through the civil and session courts. The people file law-suits in the courts to get decisions about their disputes. A Qazi court is also functioning at Kalat. This court decides the cases in a relatively short time but the enforcement of their decisions is the responsibility of the civil administration, which causes delay.

The Jirga system is the legacy of the British regime. It was abolished in 1991 by a government order and since then it has no legal position. Nonetheless, people take their disputes to the Jirga for speedy trials. "Bradri system" (brotherhood) is also very effective in resolving issues. People take their cases to the senior members of their tribes or to the notables of their community. The Bradri settles disputes in a very short time without involving any expenditure. The informal systems of conflict resolution play a very important role in the settlement of local disputes.

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