A little bit of history

This chapter attempts, in a very brief manner, to shed light on the history of the Geneva Judiciary Power, its jurisdictions and services, its magistrates, as well as on the issues pertaining to the field of justice.

The Courthouse through the ages

History of the Geneva Judiciary Power

Follow the guide! Take a tour of the Courthouse and its emblematic rooms through the ages and through the eyes of their contemporary visitors.

The Judiciary Power

Brochures

Historique des bâtiments du Palais de justice
History of Courthouse Buildings

From witches to robots exhibition

Explore six centuries of social, judicial and democratic evolution with the exhibition "Justice and Democracy : from witches to robots "

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History of the Geneva Judiciary Power

During the summer of the year 2001, the Cantonal Chancellery proposed a special series devoted to Geneva’s history and institutions, in particular the Judicial Power.

Attorney General

Speeches by attorneys general
Liste des procureurs généraux depuis 1815

Judiciary and instances

Commissions genevoises de conciliation en matière de baux à loyer (1936-1977)
De l'escalade de 1602 et de quelques procès qui s'en suivirent