The Judicial Branch announced that as of 1 July, courts will hear cases virtually in first instance and higher courts. In the case of justice of the peace courts, these will only hear urgent matters that merit a rapid response. These courts will also hear cases only online.
Cases that had been suspended with the start of the National State of Emergency on 20 march 2020 are being rescheduled. Notifications are being sent.
The Council of the Judiciary also approved the maintenance of security and prevention measures that guarantee the necessary physical distance to preserve the health of judges, court officials and service users in cases where there is face to face interaction. Nationwide, 15 locations have been enabled for face-to-face procedures.
The Judicial Branch website is serviciojudicial.gob.do
The telephone line *3191 or 809 200-3191 for calls outside Greater Santo Domingo. The email is contacto@serviciojudicial.gob.do
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Listin Diario
18 June 2020