**New Judicial Court to Be Inaugurated in Rosarito Under New CNPCF Guidelines**
In June, the first oral court following the new guidelines of the National Code of Civil and Family Procedures (CNPCF) will open in Rosarito. Nelson Alonso Kim Salas, a magistrate from the Fourth Chamber and a member of the Superior Coastal Zone Chamber of Baja California’s Superior Court, shared this development. Due to budget availability, this new facility will be located next to the existing Civil Court of First Instance in the Independencia neighborhood on Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Boulevard.
This court will specifically handle matters within Rosarito’s jurisdiction, which could include the domicile, the location where foundational documents are signed, or where agreements between parties are made. Nelson Alonso Kim Salas emphasized that the facility’s construction and equipment will be financed using the Judiciary Power of Baja California’s resources. Though the total investment was not disclosed, it is estimated that each oral court room might require up to 2 million pesos.
The project in Rosarito involves two civil oral judges and two family oral judges, with a minimum requirement of one courtroom for civil cases and another for family cases. The plan is to gradually implement the CNPCF, with courts also expected to open in Tecate and Ensenada throughout 2025. In 2026, further expansions are planned for Mexicali, Valle de Mexicali, San Quintín, and San Felipe, while Tijuana’s setup is slated for 2027 due to funding considerations.
Tijuana will eventually host an extensive setup featuring 8 civil judges, a mortgage judge, 2 commercial judges, and 8 family judges. The Family Court Center in Tijuana already has a location, gifted by the state government, within the Tijuana Legal Culture Center in the city’s Third Stage of the Río area.
Importantly, any cases initiated before the new code’s implementation will continue under the previous legal framework unless all involved parties agree to transition to the new regime.
**Understanding the CNPCF**
The National Code of Civil and Family Procedures aims to standardize legislation across the country, enhancing the oral process and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. As published on June 7, 2023, this code underscores the importance of child welfare, human rights, protecting vulnerable individuals, and integrating a gender perspective. Each state in Mexico has an April 1, 2027, deadline to fully implement the CNPCF. In Baja California, preparations for this transition are already underway, with training sessions in progress. This code is also an opportunity to modernize legal processes, infrastructure, and technology in the judicial system.
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**Secondary Article: CNPCF: A Transformative Leap**
The initiation of the National Code of Civil and Family Procedures (CNPCF) marks a significant shift in Mexico’s judicial landscape. Published with the aim of creating a cohesive legal approach across the country, the CNPCF introduces changes that promise to simplify and dignify civil and family legal processes. A key feature of this code is the emphasis on enhancing oral proceedings, which historically have led to faster and more direct judicial processes.
Additionally, the CNPCF encourages the adoption of alternative dispute resolution methods, aligning with the global trend toward quicker and more private settlements. This development reflects a growing recognition of the need for flexible and accessible legal mechanisms.
Mexican states are poised for considerable infrastructural and procedural changes. The implementation mandates adjustments in court setups, calling for new courtroom technologies and the development of spaces designed to accommodate oral trials and alternative dispute resolutions.
Moreover, this reform doesn’t just change procedures; it addresses deep-seated societal issues, aiming for a more equitable legal system. The focus on protecting children’s welfare, human rights, and vulnerable persons stands at the core of the CNPCF, ensuring that the Mexican judiciary advances not just in efficiency, but also in compassion and fairness. With this foundational legislation, Mexico steps into a new era of judicial proceedings that hold the promise of swifter, more transparent, and justice-oriented legal practices.