Overview

• The Hessian prosecution service recovered €91.63 million in 2024, with over €73 million stemming from tax offenses and the remainder from fines and reparations.
• The specialized Eingreifreserve unit, consisting of eight prosecutors, played a key role in tackling serious tax and organized crime cases.
• Prosecutorial caseloads saw a 3% decline in 2024, marking the first drop since 2020, though overall workloads remain high due to case complexity.
• In February 2025, 100 new positions were added to the prosecution service to address staffing shortages, with over 1,800 personnel now employed.
• The service is finalizing preparations for full electronic case file implementation in 2026 to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens.