From July 3 to November 30 this year, eleven women and three men will join the judicial bodies of the Valencian Community as part of the Promotion of the Judicial School. This cohort marks a significant expansion of the region’s courts, bringing fresh talent into a variety of districts and jurisdictions across Valencia and its provinces.
All new appointees took a solemn oath this Friday, committing to uphold the law and serve with integrity before the authorities of the Government Chamber of the High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community, seated in the City of Justice in Valencia. The ceremony underscored the legal community’s commitment to accountability and ethical service, as the institution’s leadership presided over the proceedings.
On May 22, the High Court published an agreement detailing the distribution of these new judges. The graduates are set to complete their training with a phase of substitution and reinforcement, ensuring they gain hands-on experience while supporting already functioning courts. On June 9, appointments were confirmed according to each judge’s preferences and ranking, assigning them to specific positions that align with their demonstrated strengths.
As part of this strategic placement, three judges from the most recent Judicial School promotion will reinforce Valencia’s court system across multiple venues. In the region around Alicante, judges will be assigned to several venues including social courts and civil courts in Elche, supporting cases in social and civil matters. The goal is to distribute workloads more evenly and to provide a robust backbone for timely judicial processing in the area.
The province of Valencia will see new judges stationed in numerous courts across the capital, including a wide range of civil, criminal, and specialized chambers. These placements will enable quicker adjudication of civil complaints, family matters, and administrative disputes while enhancing the capacity of the courts to handle jurisdictional dockets that often run high in urban centers.
Likewise, two additional judges will bolster the Valencian criminal divisions and the specialized courts, where they will participate in the administration of justice for criminal prosecutions and the operation of specialized criminal procedures. A further group will participate in the enforcement sector, including the handling of execution matters, contributing to the efficient management of judgments and remedies across the system.
Finally, one member of the most recent class is slated to perform cross-assignment duties in the city’s four major High Criminal Courts, providing cross-coverage and deepening the integration of the appellate and trial processes within Castellón. This cross-functional assignment aims to build a more cohesive judicial network capable of sharing expertise and maintaining consistent standards across jurisdictions.
The current phase of transition and consolidation, driven by the judicial school’s training program, represents the last step before these new magistrates present themselves as incumbents in their designated posts. It is a critical transition period designed to ensure that once the official appointment is formalized, the new judges are thoroughly prepared to assume responsibility and contribute meaningfully to their courts from day one.