The proposal aims to strengthen judicial resources in the territory and improve the response capacity of the justice administration. This initiative is part of the 95 new judicial posts (94 new and one in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, which was already created but not budgeted) planned for Catalonia, contributing to the reinforcement of the public justice service throughout the region.
These new judicial units are in addition to the 91 units being created during 2026, boosting the judicial structure and resources of the justice administration. The territorial distribution benefits all of Catalonia, reaching all districts and jurisdictions, with the goal of ensuring a more accessible, balanced, and nearby justice system.
“"This growth in judicial units will benefit all territories of Catalonia, without exception, and all judicial levels: from the courts of instance to the High Court of Justice of Catalonia, including the Provincial Courts. This increase allows for more efficient justice, shorter waiting times for citizens, and a more effective public justice service, which is ultimately what we are pursuing. And what applies to justice also applies to the prosecution service, as today a new number of prosecutors has also been approved, which is 47 more units, added to the 35 more that will enter service next year, thus increasing the number of prosecutors as well."
Currently, Catalonia has 871 judicial posts. With the addition of the 91 from the 2026 program, it will reach 962 posts (a 10.45% increase). With the 2027 program, adding 95 more posts, the total will be 1,057, an increase of 9.88% compared to 2026. This represents a total increase of 186 posts from the current situation, a 21.35% rise.
