STJ Withdraws R$208.9 Million Credit Request for Judicial Pay Extras

Overview

• STJ president Luís Felipe Salomão informed the AGU on Tuesday that the Conselho da Justiça Federal no longer needs a R$208.9 million extraordinary credit after year-end revenue aportes and budget reallocations created room in the 2026 accounts.
• The joint CJF/PGR request originally sought about R$533 million in extra funds for 2026 to cover newly authorized indemnities and the PVTAC pay increases, with R$324 million of that tied to the Ministério Público da União.
• The underlying Supreme Court rulings from March require immediate implementation of the PVTAC—a 5% raise every five years up to 35%—and extend payments to retirees and pensioners, so the legal obligation to pay remains in force.
• The Advocacia-Geral da União has asked the STF to clarify how those court orders should be financed when budget appropriations appear insufficient, following questions from the Planning Ministry about the rules for extraordinary credits.
• If the MPU request is not resolved, courts and prosecutors could seek budget fixes for 2026 or the 2027 proposal, a dispute that could affect cash flow for judicial operations and prompt new legal or legislative steps to secure funding.