#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 319Act Amending the Provisions on the Introduction of Electronic Files in the Judiciary and on the General Swearing-in of Court Interpreters as well as Amending Foundation Register Law
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This German federal law, published in the Bundesgesetzblatt on 11 December 2025, amends multiple procedural codes to accelerate and expand the mandatory use of electronic court files (eAkte) across civil, criminal, administrative, labour, social, and tax courts. It modifies rules governing the general swearing-in and registration of court interpreters (Gerichtsdolmetscher) to improve availability and quality standards. Additionally, it introduces targeted changes to the foundation register law (Stiftungsregisterrecht) to streamline registration and transparency requirements for foundations. The law falls under the lead responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Justice.
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Key Changes
- Expansion of mandatory electronic court file (eAkte) usage across civil, criminal, administrative, labour, social and tax court procedures
- Amendments to rules on general swearing-in and registration process for court interpreters (Gerichtsdolmetscher)
- Modifications to foundation register law (Stiftungsregisterrecht) regarding registration and transparency obligations
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What this law requires
Courts across civil, criminal, administrative, labour, social, and tax court systems must implement and use electronic court files (eAkte) in their proceedings
Court interpreters (Gerichtsdolmetscher) must undergo general swearing-in and registration procedures as established by this law
Foundations must comply with modified registration and transparency requirements under the amended foundation register law (Stiftungsregisterrecht)
Courts must maintain electronic filing systems that comply with the expanded mandatory eAkte requirements across all procedural codes (civil, criminal, administrative, labour, social, and tax)
Court interpreter registration authorities must establish and maintain records of sworn-in court interpreters according to the new general swearing-in provisions