#2019-222Justice Reform Act 2019
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This law aims to make the French justice system more efficient, accessible, and modern. It simplifies procedures, invests in digital transformation, and increases resources, impacting the entire legal system and its users.
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Key Changes
- Simplification of criminal and civil procedures
- Investment in the digital transformation of the justice system
- Expansion of resources with the creation of over 6,500 jobs
Obligations
What this law requires
Create 6,500+ new jobs in the justice system between 2019-2022, distributed as: 1,100 ETP in 2018, 1,300 ETP in 2019, 1,620 ETP in 2020, 1,260 ETP in 2021, and 1,220 ETP in 2022
Increase budget allocations for the justice mission to €8.3 billion by 2022, representing a 24% increase from 2017 baseline, with annual progression: €7.0B (2018), €7.3B (2019), €7.7B (2020), €8.0B (2021)
Simplify criminal procedure to facilitate investigative services and justice action while safeguarding fundamental freedoms
Harmonize civil procedure and increase accessibility for citizens seeking justice
Implement digital transformation of the justice system across all proceedings and court operations