New positions for Court Procedure Officials in Madrid: deadlines and key obligations 2026

Key data

Officials of the Court Procedure and Administrative Body of the Administration of Justice in Madrid who passed the selective process through internal promotion and competitive examination already have their positions assigned in the judicial offices of the Community. The Resolution of July 31, 2026 from the General Directorate of Human Resources of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Local Administration sets the deadlines, conditions, and consequences of each decision that those affected must make in the coming weeks.

The clock is ticking: the reference date is September 1, 2026, and from that day the 20 business days begin to count. Failing to act within the deadline has direct consequences on the official's administrative status.

What does this regulation establish?

The resolution assigns positions in judicial offices in Madrid to officials of the Court Procedure and Administrative Body who passed the selective process called by Order PJC/150/2024, of February 19, both through internal promotion and competitive examination.

The essential points it regulates are as follows:

• Taking office: Must be done before the General Directorate of Human Resources and Relations with the Administration of Justice within a period of 20 business days counted from September 1, 2026.
• Option for the Judicial Assistance Body: Officials who decide to continue in the Judicial Assistance Body must expressly communicate this within the same 20 business day period. If they do, they will move to voluntary leave status in the Court Procedure Body.
• Mandatory positions: Positions assigned with mandatory character prevent the official from participating in transfer competitions for a period of two years.
• Cessation of interim officials: Interim officials currently occupying the assigned positions will cease automatically on the day the permanent official takes office.
• Appeal: An appeal may be filed before the Vice-Minister of Justice within one month from the publication of the resolution (published on August 10, 2026).

Economic and operational impact

Although this resolution does not generate direct costs for private companies, it has relevant operational impact for judicial offices and for the officials affected:

• For officials with mandatory positions: The two-year restriction on transfer competitions limits geographic mobility and may condition personal and family decisions during that period.
• For those who opt for voluntary leave: Moving to leave status in the Court Procedure Body means ceasing to receive the salary corresponding to that body while remaining in the Judicial Assistance Body. It is a decision with economic and career consequences that must be carefully considered before the deadline expires.
• For judicial offices: The incorporation of new permanent officials and the simultaneous cessation of interim officials may generate a transitional period of internal reorganization that affects court operations.
• For interim officials: Cessation is automatic and immediate at the moment the permanent official takes office, with no additional margin. They must be prepared for this eventuality from the start of the deadline.

Who does it affect?

• Officials of the Court Procedure and Administrative Body of the Administration of Justice in the Community of Madrid who passed the selective process called by Order PJC/150/2024.
• Officials of the Judicial Assistance Body who accessed the Court Procedure Body through internal promotion and must decide whether to take office in the new position or remain in the previous body by moving to voluntary leave.
• Interim officials currently occupying the positions assigned to the new permanent officials.
• Judicial offices in Madrid that will receive the new officials and must manage the transition.
• General Directorate of Human Resources of the Ministry of Presidency, Justice and Local Administration, as the receiving body for taking office and option communications.

Practical example

An official of the Judicial Assistance Body who passed the selective process through internal promotion called by Order PJC/150/2024 receives a position assigned with mandatory character in a judicial office in Madrid. They have two options before the 20 business day deadline from September 1, 2026 expires:

• Option A — Take office: They present themselves before the General Directorate of Human Resources within the deadline, take office in the Court Procedure Body position and assume the new position. Since the position is mandatory, they cannot request a transfer for the next two years. The interim official occupying that position ceases on the same day.
• Option B — Continue in Judicial Assistance: They expressly communicate within the same 20 business day period their decision to remain in the Judicial Assistance Body. In that case, they automatically move to voluntary leave status in the Court Procedure Body, with the salary and career implications that this entails.

If they do not act within the established deadline, their administrative status remains in a position of uncertainty that must be resolved with the General Directorate, with the risk of losing control over the decision.

What should affected officials do now?

1. Locate your assigned position in the resolution published in the BOE on August 10, 2026 and verify whether it has mandatory or voluntary character.
2. Decide before the deadline: You have 20 business days from September 1, 2026 to take office or communicate your option to continue in the Judicial Assistance Body. Do not leave this decision for the last moment.
3. If you opt for voluntary leave, communicate it in writing to the General Directorate of Human Resources within the same deadline. Previously assess the impact on your salary and professional career.
4. If the position is mandatory, keep in mind that you cannot participate in transfer competitions for two years from taking office. Plan your personal and family situation accordingly.
5. If you disagree with the assigned position, file an appeal before the Vice-Minister of Justice within one month from August 10, 2026. The deadline expires approximately on September 10, 2026.
6. If you are an interim official in one of the assigned positions, prepare for cessation at the moment the permanent official takes office, with no additional notice.

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-2026-17417