The Ministry of Justice of Burundi performs tasks such as the following:^[1]

• Promote judicial cooperation and training and inspect any related institutions
• Educate litigants by disseminating legal information and providing translation if necessary
• Ensure human rights and ministerial collaboration
• Monitor cases that are gender-based or minor-related violations

The following administrations are under the leadership of the Ministry of Justice:

• General Directorate of Penitentiary Affairs
• Directorate of the Conservation of Land Titles
• Center for Studies and Legal Documentation
• Professional Training Center of Justice
• National Service of Legislation

• Claver Nuwinkware^[2][3] (1961–1964)
• Pierre Ngunzu^[4] (1964–1965)
• Artémon Simbananiye^[5] (1965–1972)
• Albert Shibura (1973–1975) [referred to as Minister of Interior and Justice]
• Philippe Minani^[6][7] (1975–1976)
• Jean-Baptiste Manwangari^[8] (1977–1978)
• Laurent Nzeyimana^[9] (1979–1982)
• Vincent Ndikumasabo^[10] (1983–1986)
• Aloys Ndenzako^[11] (1987)
• Evariste Niyonkuro^[12][13] (1988–1991)
• Sebastian Ntahuga^[14] (1992–1993)
• Fulgence Dwima-Bakana^[15] (1994)
• Melchior Ntahobama^[16] (1994–1995)
• Gerard Ngendaganya^[17] (1996)
• Gervais Rubashamuheto^[18] (1997)
• Thérence Sinunguruza^[19] (1998– 2001)
• Fulgence Dwima Bakana^[20] (2002–2003)
• Didace Kiganahe^[21] (2004-2005)
• Clotilde Niragira^[22] (2005-2007) [1st female]
• Jean Bosco Ndikumana^[23][24] (2007-2010)
• Ancille Ntakaburimvo^[25][26][27] (2010-2011)
• Pascal Barandagiye^[28] (2011–2015)
• Aimée Laurentine Kanyana (2015–2020)
• Jeanine Nibizi^[29] (2020–present)

• Justice ministry
• Politics of Burundi