Well-Known Criminal Cases of Public Interest May Reach Resolution in Coming Months, Says Supreme Judicial Council President

Well-known criminal cases that concern the public may reach resolution in the coming months if criminal courts are promptly relieved of their heavy workloads. This was stated by the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Karen Andreasian, on his Facebook page.

“Thousands of other criminal cases will also not be dragged on for years, and people will not remain in prolonged uncertainty awaiting fateful decisions, as long as the number of cases per judge in criminal courts no longer exceeds the average European workload by several times,” he noted.

According to Andreasian, as a result of the legislative changes passed in the first reading in the National Assembly, individuals who commit minor offenses (for example, driving under the influence) will have the opportunity to admit guilt, reach reconciliation, and be exempt from the obligation to unnecessarily appear in court for the first time.

“Thus, citizens will have the chance to save their time and resources, and criminal courts will be relieved by around 40%,” added the President of the Supreme Judicial Council.

It should be reminded that starting from December 11, banks, credit organizations, and operators in the energy, water, and telecommunications sectors will present their debt collection claims for amounts not exceeding 2 million drams to notaries, rather than to courts.