MOLDOVA Trends and Developments Contributed by: Vladislav Roșca and Ina Jimbei, EFRIM, ROŞCA & Associates
Digital transformation and the “Model Court” initiative The Republic of Moldova continues its justice sector modernisation through measures focused on digi- talisation, transparency and administrative efficiency. In November 2024, the government established the Agency for Digitalisation in Justice and Court Admin- istration (ADJAJ) – a public authority subordinated to the Ministry of Justice, created by reorganising the former Judicial Administration Department and the Agency for Court Administration. The Agency’s mission is to co-ordinate the digital transformation of the judiciary and to ensure efficient management of court resources. According to the 2025 Action Plan, its main priorities include: • implementing and expanding the “E-Judicial File” Automated Information System, enabling electronic submission of documents and online tracking of case progress; • developing the Unified Justice Portal for publish- ing court decisions and providing public access to case-related information; • modernising IT infrastructure and equipping court- rooms for videoconference hearings; and • interconnecting judicial databases with relevant governmental registries (population, real estate, business). These actions are planned with intermediate dead- lines throughout 2025, as part of an ongoing multi- year modernisation process. In parallel, the CSM is implementing the “Model Court” initiative, supported by the Ministry of Justice and international partners (UNDP, USAID and IRZ Germany). This pilot project tests digital tools and modern management practices, including the use of the E-Judicial File system, the automation of internal workflows, and the performance assessment of courts based on electronic indicators. The programme aims to identify administrative and technological models that can later be scaled nation- wide, in close co-operation with the ADJAJ.
genuine court of cassation, focused on the coherent development of the law. The reform also introduced other major changes, including reducing the number of SCJ judges from 33 to 20, and opening access to the position of Supreme Court judge to practitioners from other legal profes- sions: lawyers, prosecutors and legal academics. These changes aim to diversify expertise and enhance the quality of judicial decision-making at the highest level. Strengthening the anti-corruption framework: specialised judicial panels and asset recovery mechanisms In parallel with judicial reform, the Republic of Mol- dova has adopted a firm policy to combat corrup- tion, particularly high-level corruption. A key step in this direction was the adoption of Law No 192/2025, which establishes a specialised judicial mechanism for examining corruption cases and related offences. The law provides for the creation of a specialised Anti- Corruption Panel within the Chișinău District Court, as well as dedicated panels at the Chișinău Court of Appeal (Central seat). These bodies will operate in a separate facility designated by the CSM, to ensure independence, security and operational efficiency. Judges will be appointed through a public competi- tion, based on strict criteria of integrity, professional experience and impeccable conduct. By concentrat- ing anti-corruption expertise within a distinct institu- tional structure, the authorities aim to accelerate the handling of complex cases, reduce delays and ensure a more coherent and predictable jurisprudence. In addition, Parliament adopted a comprehensive anti- corruption legislative package, amending the Crimi- nal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code and the laws governing extended confiscation and the recovery of criminal assets. The new provisions strengthen the mechanisms for freezing, seizing and confiscating illicit property, enabling authorities to act more swiftly and effectively against assets obtained through cor- ruption.
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