New court alert system for unpaid forensic fees

Monday, 10 August 2026AI summary
New court alert system for unpaid forensic fees
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The government is implementing an alert system in courts to track payments to the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences (Instituto Nacional de Medicina Legal e Ciências Forenses or INMLCF). This measure follows complaints from the institute regarding millions of euros in outstanding fees owed by the judicial system.

Context & Explainers

The National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences (Instituto Nacional de Medicina Legal e Ciências Forenses or INMLCF) is a public agency under the Ministry of Justice. It provides forensic expertise to the courts, including autopsies, toxicological exams, and psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings.