Supreme Court Aims to Halve Case Processing Time
Algeria's Ministry of Justice, in line with broader reforms, is targeting a reduction in judicial case processing times from six years to three. This objective was affirmed during the opening of the judicial year, emphasizing enhanced efficiency and access to justice.
The Algerian Ministry of Justice is actively pursuing reforms aimed at significantly enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system. This commitment was underscored during the opening of the judicial year, where efforts to modernize the sector were highlighted. A key objective articulated is the reduction of average case processing times from six years to three years from the date of appeal registration, a goal specifically noted by Tahar Mamouni, the First President of the Supreme Court.
Minister of Justice, Lotfi Boujemaa, affirmed the sector's dedication to keeping pace with contemporary challenges through adopted reforms. These initiatives include enriching the legal and judicial framework, particularly with the issuance of the basic law for the judiciary and amendments to the penal code. The drive toward modernization also encompasses the digitalization of judicial processes, expansion of digital services to streamline case management, and the establishment of a judicial statistics system. Additionally, 25 commercial courts have commenced operations during the current year, further contributing to the system's structural development and reach across the nation.
These comprehensive efforts are part of a broader commitment to strengthen legal security and reinforce public trust in the judicial system. Priority is given to urgent cases, such as those involving detainees, corruption, and matters affecting national security and the foundations of the national economy, with resolution times targeted between one and four months. The judicial community expresses gratitude for President Tebboune's consistent focus on bolstering the judiciary's status and independence, ensuring its full capacity to uphold justice and protect rights and freedoms in building a new Algeria.
