The official inauguration of the judicial year presented a significant occasion to provide a platform to review the outcomes of judicial activity across the Kingdom, including an analysis of key jurisprudence adopted during  the preceding year. The event also served to acknowledge the tireless efforts of Moroccan judges, assess the ongoing reform process within the justice system, and present the strategic goals and future projects of the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power.

The First President of the Court of Cassation highlighted that despite facing disruptions caused by social protests from court clerks and other judicial officials last year, Moroccan courts demonstrated a remarkable level of efficiency. A total of 4,330,994 new cases were registered, and judges successfully adjudicated 4,466,727 cases, achieving an unprecedented 103% resolution rate for new cases and an 88.5% resolution rate for the overall caseload. While the total caseload reached 5,052,086 cases, the number of pending cases decreased by 142,760, reaching 577,851.

The President Delegate stated that the Court of Cassation achieved a significant level of productivity in 2024, issuing rulings on 52,904 cases, exceeding the number of new cases registered during the year (48,210) by 109%. Court judges were able to achieve a 9% reduction in the court's backlog, decreasing the number of pending cases from 51,247 at the end of 2023 to 46,549 at the end of 2024. Notably, 12,474 cases were overturned, representing 23.6% of all court rulings, while 76.4% of appeals were rejected, deemed inadmissible, or dismissed.

The President Delegate praised the Court of Cassation's pivotal role in guiding trial courts. This was evident in the impactful decisions issued throughout the past year, which have significantly influenced the application of legal provisions by trial courts. These decisions have played a crucial role in fostering jurisprudence consistency and achieving judicial security within the Moroccan justice system.

The President Delegate highlighted the Supreme Council of the Judiciary's ongoing commitment to enhancing transparency and public access to judicial decisions. This commitment is exemplified by the "Moroccan Judicial Portal," an online platform launched in 2022 that provides free access to judicial decisions. In 2024, the portal saw significant growth, with the addition of approximately 12,000 new decisions from the Court of Cassation, bringing the total number of published decisions from the Court to 36,000. Furthermore, over 688 Court of Appeal decisions and 364 first-instance court judgments were added to the platform. The President noted that the portal has garnered significant public interest, with nearly 13 million visits from citizens in 130 countries.

The President Delegate highlighted the Council’s commitment to publishing the Court of Cassation’s rulings on its official website, "the Kingdom’s Judicial Portal," an online platform launched in 2022 that provides free access to judicial decisions. In 2024, the portal saw significant growth, with the addition of approximately 12,000 new decisions from the Court of Cassation, bringing the total number of published decisions from the Court to 36,000 by the end of the year. Furthermore, over 688 Court of Appeal decisions and 364 first-instance court judgments were added to the platform. The President noted that the portal has garnered significant public interest, with nearly 13 million visits from citizens in 130 countries.

Furthermore, the President Delegate emphasized the Council's commitment to implementing its strategic plan. It has actively monitored the adherence of lower courts to the constitutionally mandated disposal rates for resolving disputes. This initiative aligns with the constitutional principle of ensuring courts adjudicate disputes within a reasonable period and was adopted through a participatory approach. The Council noted that lower courts have demonstrated a high level of compliance, achieving a disposal rate of 72% for civil, real estate, and social cases, 75% for criminal cases, and 77.5% for commercial cases.

The President Delegate emphasized the ongoing collaboration between the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power and the Ministry of Justice in advancing the digital transformation of the judiciary. This collaborative effort includes the imminent implementation of software that will enable judges to electronically print and sign their judgments, streamlining the circulation and distribution of these documents. Furthermore, the Council's information system department has developed several technological solutions to enhance the efficiency of the management of judges’ professional status. These systems are undergoing continuous refinement to establish a fully integrated digital framework within the judiciary.

The President Delegate further emphasized the Council's ongoing efforts to improve the social and professional conditions of judges, while maintaining a strong commitment to upholding judicial integrity. To this end, the Council employs a comprehensive approach that includes awareness-raising and training initiatives, which are being effectively implemented by the Council's Ethics Committee and Ethics Advisors through seminars, direct meetings at courthouses, and training sessions for trainee judges.

 The Prosecutor General of the King at the Court of Cassation and the President of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Mr. Moulay Hassan Dakki, commended the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by public prosecutors and their staff throughout the Kingdom. Their tireless efforts have played a crucial role in ensuring the swift and effective administration of justice, safeguarding rights, and delivering rulings within reasonable timeframes. These achievements are reflected in the recorded outcomes across various levels of the Public Prosecution throughout 2024.
The Prosecutor General of the King underscored the significant contribution of public prosecutors at the Court of Cassation, with each prosecutor submitting written conclusions for an average of 1017 cases annually. Furthermore, the Public Prosecution exclusively handled a substantial volume of cases before the Court's chambers, including 55 requests for reconsideration, 67 requests for review, and 63 extradition requests.
The Prosecutor General noted that the Public Prosecution at the Court of Cassation handled a significant volume of work, including 154 requests for judicial assistance, 28 referrals for the proper administration of justice, and 7 appeals in the public interest. Additionally, the complaints department processed a total of 1103 complaints, taking appropriate legal measures.

Public prosecutors handled a significant caseload in 2024, processing a total of 2,324,109 cases with a 94% completion rate. This included 80,697 cases at courts of appeal, exceeding a 91% completion rate, and 2,243,412 cases at First Instance Courts, with a near 94% completion rate. Additionally, the Public Prosecution efficiently processed approximately 1,812,206 electronic records related to traffic violations, for which the necessary legal measures were undertaken.

The President Delegate added that in 2024, public prosecutors across the kingdom demonstrated high efficiency in handling complaints, resolving 484,066 out of the 565,874 received, achieving an overall resolution rate of 88%. This included a 91% resolution rate for 28,594 out of 31,664 complaints at courts of appeal, and an 86% resolution rate for 455,472 out of 534,210 complaints at first-instance courts.
The Prosecutor General of the King at the Court of Cassation announced that the total number of case reports handled by public prosecutions in 2024 reached 2,324,109, of which 2,179,746 were processed, reflecting a completion rate of 94%. These reports were distributed between the Courts of Appeal, which registered 80,697 reports, with 73,484 successfully processed—representing a completion rate exceeding 91%—and the First Instance Courts, which handled 2,243,412 reports, of which 2,106,262 were completed, achieving a completion rate of approximately 94%. Furthermore, the Public Prosecution recorded approximately 1,812,206 electronic reports related to traffic violations, all of which were subject to the necessary legal procedures.

The Head of the Public Prosecution announced that by the end of December 2024, the proportion of pre-trial detention had decreased to approximately 32.56%, marking an unprecedented low, compared to 37.56% during the same period in the previous year. This decline underscores the judiciary's ongoing commitment to rationalizing pre-trial detention and ensuring the timely resolution of cases involving detainees.

Public prosecution offices across the Kingdom’s courts recorded a total of 22,137 visits to detention facilities, exceeding the expected 19,032 and achieving a completion rate of 116%. Furthermore, 177 visits were conducted to various mental health and psychiatric institutions, surpassing the anticipated 136 visits, resulting in a completion rate of approximately 130%.

In efforts to strengthen protection for vulnerable groups, the Prosecutor General of the King reported that public prosecutions processed approximately 84,822 complaints related to violence against women, leading to the trial of nearly 21,898 individuals and the initiation of 17,822 cases. Furthermore, the prosecution played a key role in the reintegration of school dropouts, with a total of 71,662 students re-enrolled during the 2023-2024 academic year, 38% of whom were girls.

In its efforts to promote integrity in public life, the Public Prosecution apprehended 61 individuals in 2024 for bribery offenses, using the direct hotline mechanism. Additionally, it received 12 reports from the Court of Accounts, which were subsequently referred to the appropriate public prosecution offices for further investigation. Moreover, 801 cases were filed across the four First Instance Courts specializing in the prosecution of money laundering and related crimes.

Subsequent to the official announcement of the opening of the 2025 judicial year, the President Delegate issued instructions to the Presidents of the Courts of Appeal, directing them to formally inaugurate the judicial year within their respective jurisdictions as stipulated by Article 8 of the Law on Judicial Organization.

During the proceedings of the judicial year's opening ceremony, a significant event transpired with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power of Morocco and the Supreme Council of Justice of Belgium.

Several distinguished judges were also honored with royal decorations, bestowed upon them by His Majesty the King.