The relocation to Delmas 75 marks a significant step toward improving access to justice for the Haitian population, as highlighted by CPT President Fritz Alphonse Jean. This move is part of broader efforts to rehabilitate judicial infrastructure in Port-au-Prince, which has been heavily impacted by gang violence and insecurity.
The initiative follows earlier discussions between the Minister of Justice and international donors in July 2024, which emphasized the urgent need for relocating and rehabilitating courts in the capital. The new facilities aim to provide a more secure and functional environment for judicial operations, addressing longstanding challenges such as overcrowded and unsafe court buildings.
This inauguration aligns with ongoing reforms in Haiti’s justice system, including the establishment of anti-gang cells and the Commission for the Implementation of Penal Reform, tasked with evaluating and updating the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure. The relocation of the Port-au-Prince Court of First Instance, along with the Croix-des-Bouquets Court, underscores the government’s commitment to restoring judicial stability and combating the pervasive influence of criminal gangs.