The Network of Pilot Courts of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ), which included 46 courts from 33 states, met on 31 March 2026 in Maastricht, the Netherlands. The meeting was held in the Provincial Government of Limburg upon the invitation of the President of the District Court of Limburg supported by the Dutch Council for the Judiciary.
Established nearly 20 years ago, the Network meets annually and plays an important role in preparing CEPEJ tools, notably by sharing good practices from the daily functioning of courts. It brings together first-instance courts and higher courts dealing with civil, administrative, and criminal matters.
During the meeting, participants addressed a range of topics relevant to judicial work. The discussions were organised around six thematic workshops focusing on: process automation in courts, indicators for measuring the quality of justice, effective court management including competencies, skills and training needs, environmental sustainability in the judiciary, and digitalisation, including the use of artificial intelligence
The pilot courts serve as primary recipients of information on CEPEJ activities and achievements and are encouraged to disseminate this information within their national networks. They are also regularly consulted on various issues addressed by the CEPEJ, typically through online questionnaires and targeted feedback on key aspects of future tools.
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