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BOE-A-2026-11653 ·30 May 2026 ·acuerdo Low impact
Immigration

Barcelona: second duty court for immediate minor offences to be established from 1 July 2026

The Permanent Commission of the CGPJ has approved the creation of a second duty court for immediate minor offences within the Barcelona judicial district (First). This new court will be structural, indefinite, and permanent, operating Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 21:00 (First). The measure aims to strengthen the handling of minor offences within the Barcelona jurisdiction.

In 3 key points

  1. Entry into force on 1 July 2026, First (Primero)
  2. Service hours from Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 21:00, First (Primero)
  3. Priority of duty service over internal substitutions, First (Primero)

How it affects those involved

For legal professionals and professional associations in the Barcelona judicial district, the measure ensures greater availability of the administration of justice for processing minor offences (Second). The duty service will take priority over mandatory internal substitution shifts in the event of a conflict (First).

Lifecycle

2026-05-30PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-07-01Into forceComes into force (Primero)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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