CSPJ 2024: Strengthening Judicial Performance
In 2024, the Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) initiated a series of significant institutional measures aimed at enhancing its performance evaluation capabilities. These initiatives align closely with its missions of overseeing judicial work, improving the functioning of jurisdictions, and strengthening the public’s trust in the justice system.
According to the 2024 Annual Report of the CSPJ, these actions primarily focused on completing the administrative structures dedicated to the three judicial branches — civil, criminal, and specialized. The full implementation of their prerogatives will enable rigorous monitoring of court operations, in-depth analysis of judicial statistics, and continuous observation of efficiency indicators.
These institutional developments also serve as the foundation for several concrete initiatives, including the implementation of the “reasonable time” principle, the establishment of indicative timeframes by case type, and the development of an advanced computer system designed to track these timeframes. This digital tool offers a more accurate assessment of the performance of jurisdictions and ensures more effective oversight of case management.
Transparency and Access to Information: A CSPJ Priority
In 2024, the CSPJ continued its efforts toward transparency, notably through the expanded publication of judicial jurisprudence and systematic dissemination of official circulars. These actions aim to enhance judicial security, guarantee broader access to information, and strengthen citizens’ trust in the judicial institution.
As part of its strategic program, the Council modernized in 2024 the digital portal dedicated to the decisions of the Court of Cassation, originally launched on January 26, 2022. This platform now features an enriched database and the regular publication of the most recent jurisprudences, intended for magistrates and legal professionals.
Significant Increase in Published Decisions
The report indicates a substantial rise in the number of decisions published online:
This trend reflects the CSPJ’s commitment to bolstering public access to jurisprudence and improving judicial transparency. The judicial portal recorded 4,058,216 visitors in 2024, illustrating its growing role as a reliable source of legal information.
Circulars: An Essential Tool for Guidance
The circulars issued by the Delegated President of the CSPJ in 2024 served as a major tool for guidance and oversight. They informed magistrates of new legislative updates, reinforced best professional practices, and highlighted certain shortcomings, thereby strengthening the correct, uniform, and unified application of the law.
