Summary
The Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) is opening the consultation on the Ordinance on Electronic Communication in Federal Justice and Administrative Procedures (OECJ). The ordinance is the first implementing regulation of the Federal Act of 20 December 2024 on Platforms for Electronic Communication in Justice (AFECJ). Interested parties can submit comments until 22 June 2026.
Persons
- Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP)
Topics
- Electronic Justice
- Administrative Procedures
- Regulation
- Consultation Process
Clarus Lead
The FDJP launches the official consultation period for the new OECJ ordinance, which regulates digital communication in justice and administrative procedures at the federal level. The ordinance implements the Federal Act on electronic communication platforms in justice adopted in December 2024. With a deadline of 22 June 2026, authorities, organizations and private individuals can submit their positions on the planned regulation.
Detailed Summary
The Swiss federal government has opened the consultation period for the Ordinance on Electronic Communication in Federal Justice and Administrative Procedures. This regulatory framework constitutes the first implementing regulation of the Federal Act of 20 December 2024 (AFECJ; SR 173.023), which establishes the foundations for digital communication platforms in justice.
The consultation period runs from 13 March to 22 June 2026. During this time, cantons, municipalities, associations, companies and private individuals can submit comments on the proposed ordinance. The detailed consultation documents are available on the fedlex.data.admin.ch platform.
Key Points
- Opening of consultation on OECJ ordinance on 13 March 2026
- Consultation deadline until 22 June 2026
- First implementation of the Federal Act AFECJ from December 2024
- Regulation of electronic communication in justice and administrative procedures at federal level
Critical Questions
Evidence: What scientific findings or practical experience from other countries underpin the ordinance?
Conflicts of Interest: Which stakeholder groups (IT providers, legal profession, courts) were involved in developing the ordinance, and how was neutrality ensured?
Causality: What specific problems of the current system is the OECJ ordinance intended to solve, and how will success be measured?
Feasibility: What technical and organizational challenges will arise for smaller cantons and municipalities in implementing it?
Sources
Primary Source: Consultation Opening OECJ – Swiss Federal News Service
Consultation Documents: Fedlex – Project 2024/79
Verification Status: ✓ 13 March 2026
This text was created with the support of an AI model. Editorial Responsibility: clarus.news | Fact-check: 13 March 2026