The Court of First Instance in Light of Recent Developments in the Moroccan Judicial Organization

This article examines the position of the Moroccan Courts of First Instance within the recent reforms of judicial organization, focusing on Draft Law No. 38-15 and the legal consequences of the Constitutional Court’s review. It analyses the changes affecting the courts’ composition, organization and jurisdiction, and assesses to what extent the reform objectives—simplicity, proximity and efficiency—are reflected in the proposed framework. The article highlights key strengths of the draft and areas that still require clarification and effective implementation in practice.