French Judicial System Faces Rising Workloads and Staff Shortages

Courts across France report increasing case volumes and insufficient personnel, straining the justice system's capacity to function effectively.

The Versailles prosecutor's office processed over 97,000 complaints in 2024, up from previous years, while operating with fewer staff than required.
Juvenile violence cases in the Yvelines region surged, with 875 cases pursued in 2024 compared to 788 in 2023, reflecting a troubling trend.
The Pau prosecutor's office, now the fourth most overburdened in France, saw a 25% rise in cases over two years, with magistrates handling double the immediate trial cases since 2022.
At the Évry-Courcouronnes court, despite a 25% increase in decisions rendered since 2022, prosecutors highlight the need for more magistrates to manage growing workloads tied to Fleury-Mérogis prison.
Judicial officials across multiple courts call for additional resources, emphasizing the widening gap between case volumes and available personnel.