This section provides data on the justice system.
Administrative Courts of First Instance and Appeals adjudicate disputes between the State and citizens. The Council of State is the supreme administrative court.
The next graph presents the evolution of pending cases at administrative courts and the estimated disposition time for administrative cases.
Civil Courts of First Instance and Appeals, and (for minor cases) Magistrate's Courts adjudicate private (civil) disputes. In 2024, the Magistrates' Courts were merged with Civil Courts. The Court of Cassation (Areios Pagos) is the supreme court for civil justice and handles appeals against final decisions issued by Civil Courts.
The next graph presents the evolution of pending cases at civil courts and the estimated disposition time for civil cases.
Criminal Courts of First Instance, Appeals, and (for minor cases) Misdeameanor Courty are responsible for punishing crimes and enforcing measures provided by criminal laws. In 2024, Misdemeanor Courts were merged with the Criminal Courts. The Court of Cassation (Areios Pagos) is the supreme court for criminal justice and handles appeals against final decisions issued by Criminal Courts.
The next graph presents the evolution of pending cases at criminal courts and the estimated disposition time for criminal cases.
The next graph presents the evolution of total public expenditure on the court system, in nominal terms (current prices) and in real terms (constant prices).