# Turkish judicial infrastructure and service reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-judicial-infrastructure-and-service-reforms
> Updated: 2026-08-29T07:11:31.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The 'Alo Adalet 135' hotline will launch as a pilot program on September 1. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The pilot implementation will begin in Ankara Batı, İzmir, and Kayseri courthouses. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 135 Alo Adalet line has been launched to facilitate access to justice. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The pilot implementation of the 135 line began in Ankara Batı, İzmir, and Kayseri courthouses. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A pilot implementation of the service has begun at the Ankara Batı, İzmir, and Kayseri courthouses. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The 12th Judicial Package includes measures intended to accelerate judicial processes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- A portion of the judicial package is expected to be brought to the Parliament agenda in October. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Citizens can apply via the 135 line for lawsuit files exceeding 5 years and investigation files exceeding 3 years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 135 line service will be expanded across Turkey in the near future. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Citizens can use the line to apply directly regarding court cases lasting over 5 years and investigations lasting over 3 years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The service is intended to be expanded throughout Turkey in the near future. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The primary goal of the initiative is to help judicial processes be completed within a reasonable timeframe. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-29: 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.

51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-launches-alo-adalet-135-hotline-to-track-long-running-legal-cases

### 2026-08-17: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-judicial-officials-review-legal-services-and-infrastructure

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