Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of July 31, 2026, from the Department of Justice and Democratic Quality of the Generalitat of Catalonia |
|---|---|
| Original call | Order JUS/1327/2022, of December 28 |
| Publication | August 24, 2026 |
| Effective date | September 1, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Officials approved in the Court Administration Body of the Administration of Justice in Catalonia |
| Deadline for taking office | 20 business days from September 1, 2026 |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Year | 2026 |
Candidates who passed the extraordinary competitive examination for the Court Administration Body of the Administration of Justice in Catalonia now have their positions assigned. The Resolution of July 31, 2026, published in the Official State Gazette of August 24, 2026, formalizes the allocation of positions in Catalan judicial offices and activates a countdown: 20 business days from September 1, 2026 to present themselves to the head of the assigned office and take office.
This resolution closes the extraordinary selection process initiated by Order JUS/1327/2022, of December 28, called through a competitive examination system in the open competition category. From now on, each appointed official enters an operational phase with obligations, restrictions, and in some cases, significant personal decisions.
What does this regulation establish?
The resolution regulates five specific aspects that directly affect new officials and the judicial offices that will receive them:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Taking office | Mandatory before the head of the assigned judicial office, within 20 business days from September 1, 2026 |
| Option for officials from other Justice bodies | Those already belonging to the Court Management Body or the Judicial Assistance Body may request voluntary leave and continue active in their current body |
| Transfer restriction | Assigned officials may not participate in transfer competitions for two years following the date of this resolution |
| Termination of interim staff | Interim officials occupying the assigned positions will automatically terminate on the same day the permanent official takes office |
| Vacant positions | Unassigned positions remain vacant and may be offered in future ordinary transfer competitions |
Economic and operational impact
For Catalan judicial offices, this resolution means an immediate staffing reorganization. The automatic termination of interim staff on the day the permanent official takes office eliminates any overlap period: the management of hires, terminations, and contracts must be ready before the new official presents themselves.
For the appointed officials themselves, the two-year restriction on transfer competitions has a direct impact on career planning. Anyone who has obtained a position that was not their first choice must wait at least until September 2028 to request a position change.
For officials already belonging to the Court Management Body or the Judicial Assistance Body, the decision between integrating into Court Administration or requesting voluntary leave has economic and career consequences that must be evaluated before taking office. Voluntary leave means ceasing to receive compensation from the original body for the duration of the leave.
Who does it affect?
- Approved candidates in the extraordinary selection process of Order JUS/1327/2022 with assigned positions in Catalonia: must take office within the established deadline.
- Interim officials currently occupying the assigned positions: will automatically terminate on the day the permanent official takes office, without requiring additional notice.
- Court Management or Judicial Assistance officials who have also passed this process: must decide whether to opt for voluntary leave in their current body or integrate into Court Administration.
- Heads of judicial offices in Catalonia: must manage the taking of office, termination of interim staff, and updating of staffing within the established deadline.
- Candidates for vacant positions: unassigned positions may be offered in future ordinary transfer competitions, which opens a path for those who did not participate in this extraordinary process.
Practical example
Suppose an official approved in the JUS/1327/2022 process previously belonged to the Judicial Assistance Body and has been assigned to a judicial office in Barcelona. In this situation, she has two options:
- Option A — Integrate into Court Administration: Takes office at the Barcelona office before the 20 business day deadline from September 1, 2026 expires. From that moment, she cannot request a transfer for two years (until approximately September-October 2028). The interim official occupying her position terminates on the same day she takes office.
- Option B — Voluntary leave: Requests voluntary leave and continues active in the Judicial Assistance Body. She does not occupy the assigned position in Court Administration, which will remain vacant and may be offered in a later ordinary competition.
The decision must be made before taking office, as once formalized, integration into the new body is effective and the transfer restriction begins to count.
What should those affected do now?
- Confirm the assigned position by consulting the resolution published in the Official State Gazette of August 24, 2026 and identifying the specific judicial office.
- Calculate the exact deadline for taking office: 20 business days from September 1, 2026. Take into account local and regional holidays in Catalonia to avoid missing the deadline.
- Decide on voluntary leave if you belong to the Court Management Body or the Judicial Assistance Body, evaluating the compensation and career implications before taking office.
- Present yourself to the head of the assigned judicial office within the deadline to formalize taking office and ensure official record.
- Heads of judicial offices: prepare for the termination of the interim official on the exact day the permanent official takes office, and process the documentation for the new official's hire.
- Note the transfer restriction date: the two-year block on transfer competitions begins from the date of this resolution (July 31, 2026), so it is important to keep this in mind for medium-term career planning.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact deadline for taking office in the assigned position?
The deadline is 20 business days counted from September 1, 2026. Taking office must be done before the head of the assigned judicial office. It is essential to exclude local and regional holidays in Catalonia to calculate the exact deadline.
What happens to interim officials occupying the assigned positions?
Interim officials occupying the assigned positions will automatically terminate on the same day the permanent official takes office. No additional procedures are required by the interim official: termination operates by operation of law from that moment.
Can new officials request a transfer immediately after taking office?
No. Officials assigned by this resolution may not participate in transfer competitions for two years following the date of the resolution (July 31, 2026). This means that in practice, they cannot request a transfer until approximately August 2028.
What option do officials already belonging to Court Management or Judicial Assistance have?
Those already belonging to the Court Management Body or the Judicial Assistance Body may request voluntary leave and continue active in their current body, instead of integrating into the Court Administration Body. This decision must be made before taking office.
What happens to positions that have not been assigned?
Unassigned positions remain vacant after this resolution. They may be offered in future ordinary transfer competitions, which opens a path for officials who did not participate in this extraordinary process.
Official source
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-18047