The new Criminal Justice Centre in Munich was officially opened on 18 June 2026 with a ceremonial event. Representatives from politics, the judiciary and the planning sector praised the building as an important contribution to the modern judicial infrastructure of the Free State of Bavaria. In their speeches, the speakers highlighted the importance of the new building for a contemporary and efficient justice location.
Bavarian Minister of Justice Georg Eisenreich emphasised the significance of the day: “Today is a great day for the judiciary in Munich. I am very pleased that we are able to inaugurate the new Criminal Justice Centre. Centrally located and equipped with modern facilities, the building creates the best possible conditions for efficient processes, short distances and a transparent, strong criminal justice system in Munich. I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone involved.” Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder outlined the scale of the project in his speech: the site covers an area almost eight times the size of Marienplatz. “It is a signal for the entire Bavarian judiciary, which is strong.” Building Minister Christian Bernreiter added: “And yet, this enormous building volume has resulted in an open, urban structure. Through targeted permeability, lively inner courtyards and a deliberate planting concept, we are creating a new quality of stay. The result is an efficient, sustainable and secure building that meets the demands of a modern judiciary.” He also made clear: “The new Criminal Justice Centre is a flagship project of state building construction.” “The new Criminal Justice Centre is a visible symbol of our modern and strong constitutional state,” emphasised Dr Hans-Joachim Heßler, President of the Bavarian Constitutional Court and the Higher Regional Court of Munich. “Here, the judiciary can be experienced in Munich as a reliable guarantor of law, freedom and democracy.”
As part of the opening ceremony, guests were given insights into the new building and the future working areas of the judiciary. With its 54 courtrooms and 850 offices, the new building provides space for around 1,300 employees. The criminal law departments of four courts and two public prosecutor’s offices are moving from seven locations across Munich into the new building at Leonrodplatz. In future, the new building will therefore bring together key areas of the criminal justice system at one shared location.
With the official handover, the Criminal Justice Centre now begins operations and marks an important step in the further development of the judiciary in Bavaria.
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