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Turkish judicial infrastructure and service reforms

Overview

Turkish judicial officials have been conducting inspections of legal services and infrastructure across various regions. In Malatya, officials reviewed the construction of a new courthouse designed to include 100 courtrooms and eco-friendly systems. In Muğla, members of the Council of Judges and Prosecutors evaluated the functioning of local judicial units and the working conditions of legal professionals. Building on these administrative reviews, Turkey is implementing the 12th Judicial Package to address delays in legal proceedings.

As of September 1, 2026, the ‘Alo Adalet 135’ hotline has officially entered its pilot phase to improve public access to the judiciary. Operating initially at the Ankara Batı, İzmir, and Kayseri courthouses, the service allows citizens to report and follow up on court cases unresolved for more than five years and investigation files exceeding three years. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stated the goal is to ensure justice is administered within a reasonable timeframe. The Ministry expects to expand this pilot program to all courthouses across Turkey by October.

To support this initiative, the Ministry of Justice has opened a Judicial Services Effectiveness Bureau at the Ankara Batı Courthouse to identify administrative and organizational bottlenecks. While the hotline is currently in a pilot stage, a nationwide rollout is expected. This period coincides with the commencement of the 2026-2027 judicial year, marked by ceremonies in cities such as Mersin, Tokat, and Diyarbakır. Despite these reforms, several bar associations continue to raise concerns regarding judicial independence, executive influence, and the protection of lawyers. Additionally, the Turkish Bar Association has introduced ‘DavaTek,’ a digital assistant designed to reduce administrative workloads for legal professionals.

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İzmir Courthouse · Malatya · Hakan Yüksel · Milas Adliyesi · Union of Turkish Bar Associations

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Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [POLITICS] 51 sources
    Turkey begins new judicial year with ‘Alo Adalet 135’ launch

    Turkey begins its new judicial year on September 1, introducing the ‘Alo Adalet 135’ pilot program to help citizens track long-running legal cases in select cities.

  2. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Turkish judicial officials review legal services and infrastructure

    Turkish judicial officials and political representatives are reviewing legal services and infrastructure in Malatya and Milas to improve judicial efficiency and working conditions.

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