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Clanwilliam, formerly known as Jan Disselsvlei, formed part of the district of Stellenbosch until 1808 when it was annexed to the newly established district of Tulbagh. It then also became a sub-drosdy. The assistant magistrate's seat of office was on the loan farm Jan Disselsvlei, specially bought for this purpose. This sub-drosdy was renamed Clanwilliam in January 1814. On 1 January 1828 a resident magistrate was appointed to the Clanwilliam district.

The magistrate's office was burnt down during the Anglo-Boer War and most of the records prior to 1902 were destroyed.

The magistrate held periodical courts at Citrusdal, Lamberts Bay, Van Puttensvlei and Vanrhynsdorp.