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First judicial bench book for the new accusatory criminal justice system in Mexico

First judicial bench book for the new accusatory criminal justice system in Mexico

The United States Department of Justice announced the launch of Mexico’s judicial bench book for criminal hearings and trials. This bench book is designed to increase the judicial economy, reduce caseloads, and standardize judicial practices throughout Mexico.

Since 2018, Mexican law enforcement and military personnel have faced increasing rates of crime-related violence. The new bench book will standardize the criminal proceedings, reduce appeals and ensure trials that result in more substantiated convictions. This judicial bench book is a collaboration of the Mexican federal judiciary, the Mexico City state judiciary, the Puebla state judiciary, and the United State Department of Justice’s Office of Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training.

After Mexico officially implemented its bench book, the United States Department of Justice’s Office for the Development, Assistance, and Training of the prosecutors and the federal judiciary affairs continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the bench book in serving its goals to reduce the hearing durations and to reduce the unnecessary delays and appeals.