As of 00:00 hours on September 21, 2026, the jurisdiction of the La Plata Federal Court of Appeals will undergo a transformation in its judicial system with the entry into force of the Federal Criminal Procedure Code (T.O. 2019). This measure marks a key advancement in the reform of federal criminal proceedings, aimed at modernizing the functioning of the Justice system in one of the country's most significant regions.
The date was made official early this morning through the publication of Resolution 275/2026 in the Official Gazette, following an extensive process of evaluation, coordination, and institutional adaptation driven by the Ministry of Justice.
The new model, based on the accusatory system, aims to streamline procedures, strengthen procedural guarantees, and improve efficiency in criminal prosecution. The decision responds to the need to adapt the administration of justice to current challenges, with a special emphasis on managing complex crimes and protecting fundamental rights.
Implementation within the La Plata jurisdiction is part of a State policy that seeks to consolidate a federal framework for joint work, coordinating the efforts of various agencies within the national justice system.
Article 2 of Law No. 27,150 establishes that the entry into force of the Federal Criminal Procedure Code must be carried out according to the progressive schedule defined by the Ministry of Just...
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The Federal Criminal Procedure Code will enter into force on September 21 in the city of La Plata. Starting at 00:00 hours on September 21, 2026, the jurisdiction of the Federal Court of Appeals of La Plata will undergo a transformation in its judicial system with the entry into force of the Federal Criminal Procedure Code (T.O. 2019). This measure marks a key advancement in the reform of the federal criminal process, aimed at modernizing the functioning of Justice in one of the country's most relevant regions. The date was officialized early this morning through the publication of Resolution 275/2026 in the Official Gazette, following an extensive process of evaluation, coordination, and institutional adaptation driven by the Ministry of Justice.
The new model, based on the accusatory system, aims to streamline procedures, strengthen procedural guarantees, and improve efficiency in criminal prosecution. The decision responds to the need to adapt the administration of Justice to current challenges, with special emphasis on managing complex crimes and protecting fundamental rights. The implementation in the La Plata jurisdiction is part of a State policy that seeks to consolidate a federal scheme of joint work, articulating the efforts of various agencies within the national justice system. Article 2 of Law No. 27,150 establishes that the entry into force of the Federal Criminal Procedure Code must be carried out according to the progressive schedule defined by the Ministry of Justice. Using the powers granted by Article 3 of the same regulation, this ministry has been issuing acts and formulating proposals for the gradual implementation of the system in federal and national districts.
The reform process has already reached nine federal districts, including provinces such as Chaco, Formosa, Corrientes, Salta, Jujuy, Santa Fe, Mendoza, San Juan, San Luis, Neuquén, Río Negro, Chubut, Santa Cruz, La Pampa, Tierra del Fuego, and regions of the province of Buenos Aires, such as Bahía Blanca, Mar del Plata, and San Nicolás de los Arroyos. The objective is to progressively extend the accusatory model to the remaining jurisdictions, including Córdoba, La Rioja, Tucumán, Catamarca, Santiago del Estero, Entre Ríos, Misiones, sectors of Buenos Aires, and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. In the case of La Plata, the jurisdiction covers seventeen districts in the south of the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, five districts in the northeast of the province, and twenty-three districts in the northwest. This territory includes the “Ministro Pistarini” International Airport (Ezeiza) and the river ports of La Plata and Dock Sud, which are strategic infrastructures for commercial and population transit.
The entry into force of the accusatory system in La Plata was initially scheduled for May 18, 2026, then deferred to November 30 of the same year to ensure the orderly completion of preparatory actions. Finally, the new schedule sets the start date for September 21, supported by advances in infrastructure, technology, and training. This was achieved following an extensive process of evaluation, coordination, and institutional adaptation, driven by the Ministry of Justice led by Juan Bautista Mahiques (Maximiliano Luna).
Among the incorporated resources, the UFED Systems and associated devices stand out, which enhance digital evidence processing capabilities, increasing efficiency and traceability in the chain of custody. These tools allow the Prosecutor's Office to improve criminal prosecution in complex crimes, with greater guarantees of evidentiary integrity. Complementarily, building and technological improvements have been promoted in coordination with the Council of the Magistracy. This body reported the availability of spaces for the installation of hearing rooms adapted to the accusatory system, including audiovisual equipment, connectivity systems, and IT resources for the digital management of oral hearings. The adaptation process includes not only physical infrastructure but also the training of judicial operators. Mock hearings and operational standardization workshops were organized for judges, officials, and technical teams, with the purpose of strengthening their capacities in the face of the challenges of the new model.