Justice Sector Reform Strategy 2011-2016

Title of the measure according to the Action Plan under the Justice sector reform strategy Responsible institution/contacts, public budget and needs External asistance (donors) Civil society assistance Period of Assistance
Relocation of courts and optimizing the number of judges

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kind of assistance

Donors name, 1000 $
Civil Society assistance
7.3.2. (2) - Organizing regular meetings between nongovernmental representatives and representatives of the justice sector

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2012 – trimester IV, 2016

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2 000(MJ)

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1st EU TAP -
7.2.4. (4) Training of staff involved in the process of approximating the national legislation to the EU legislation

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2014

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332 300(CAL)

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1st EU TAP White & Case(tbc) -
7.2.3. (3) Create an online database on the process of drafting normative acts (from the design stage up to the published document)

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

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3 471 400(MJ)

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1st EU TAP -
7.2.1. (1) Conducting external evaluations of the quality of higher legal education in the Republic of Moldova in accordance with good European practices and Bologna principles

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV, 2014

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1 900 000(M Ed)

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7.1.6. (2) Training of personnel which will use the integrated information system for the collection, analysis and exchange of information on implementing the reform

Implementation deadline
trimester I - IV 2014

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1st EU TAP -
7.1.5. (3) Training the personnel in charge of strategic planning and monitoring the reform of the justice sector institutions

Implementation deadline trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

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MoJ

-

1st EU TAP -
7.1.5. (2) Organizing regular joint meetings of the representatives of justice sector institutions on reform strategic planning and monitoring

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

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26 200(MJ)

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1st EU TAP -
7.1.4. (3) Training the staff of institutions involved in the justice sector reform to ensure its active participation in implementing the reform

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2012 – trimester IV, 2014

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-(institution from justice sector)

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7.1.3. (6) Organizing training courses for staff of the Ministry of Justice, based on training plans developed

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV,2014

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204 700(MJ)

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1st EU TAP -
7.1.3. (5) Ministry of Justice staff training plan, based on its performance evaluation

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

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MoJ

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1st EU TAP -
7.1.3. (4) Implementation of the Ministry of Justice staff performance evaluation system and, based on it, creating an incentive system

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

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MoJ

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1st EU TAP -
7.1.1. (4) Preparation and publication of reports on Strategy implementation

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

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MoJ

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1st EU TAP -
7.1.1. (3) Organizing regular meetings of the National Council for the reform of the law enforcement bodies

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

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6 000(MJ)

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1st EU TAP -
7.1.1. (2) Creating the secretariat for the National Council for the reform of the law enforcement bodies

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

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843 000(MJ)

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EU project "Support to the Coordination of Justice Reform in Moldova” -
6.5.3.(8) Training probation bodies' personnel on the use of behaviour correction programs

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

50 700
(OCP)

4th EU TAP -
6.5.3.(7) Creation and implementation of the electronic records keeping system of probation service beneficiares (personal electronic case)

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

1 592 700
(OCP)

4th EU TAP -
6.5.3. (6) Training of probation counsellors, prosecutors and judges on application of legislation regulating the activity of probation

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

19 000
(INJ)

NORLAM partially.

4th EU TAP
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6.5.3.(4) Implementation at the national level of the psychosocial support program at presentence stage

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2014 – trimester IV,2016

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(MJ)

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6.5.1.(3) Monitoring the implementation of of the regulatory framework on probation

Implementation deadline
trimester II, 2013 – trimester IV, 2015

-
(MJ)

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6.4.6.(2) Development of rehabilitation services for victims of torture and other ill-treatment

Implementation deadline trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(MJ)

4th EU TAP -
6.4.5.(3) Endowment of the Forensic Center with the necessary equipment for medical documentation and conducting appropriate forensic

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV, 2014

573 300
(MS)

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6.4.4.(3) Develop and implement the electronic system of registration of cases of retention, arrest and detention

Implementation deadline trimester I,2013 – trimester IV, 2014

900 000
(MJ)

UNDP in partnership with
UNICEF with financial support of Romanian Embassy and
NORLAM.

4th EU TAP
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6.4.4.(2) Organizing trening courses for staff, which will keep track of cases of retention, arrest and detention

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(PG)

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6.4.3.(6) Ongoing monitoring of detention facilities, including unannounced inspections

Implementation deadline trimester I,2013 – trimester IV, 2014

611 800
(CpDOM)

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6.4.3.(5) Training employees of the institutions that provide detention of persons in preventing and combating torture and ill-treatment

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV,2014

59 000
(DIP)

UNDP in partnership with UNICEF with financial support of Romanian Embassy and NORLAM. Through the grant awarded by the Soros Foundation-Moldova, the
Institute of Penal Reforms will implement the project „Capacitating Moldovan NGOs in documenting and reporting on the current situation regarding torture and ill
-treatment”.

4th EU TAP
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6.4.2.(3) Develop and implement plans for construction or reconstruction of premises of the detention facilities

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2014 – trimester IV, 2016

20 752 000
(DIP)

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6.4.1.(5) Monitoring the application of legal provisions on preventive measures and other procedural measures of constraint

Implementation deadline
trimester I – IV 2014

-
(MJ)

Soros Foundation-Moldova:
-Needs assessment to identify systemic human rights violations at the pretrial stage
- Policy brief on apprehension grounds
- Research on arestees’profiling
- Tools to oversee police apprehension facilities

4th EU TAP
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6.4.1.(4) Organize training courses for judges, prosecutors and investigators on applying preventive measures and other procedural measures of constraint

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

36 700
(INJ)

Soros Foundation-Moldova:
- Guidelines and evaluation methodology for prosecutors and criminal investigation officers on reasonable suspicion when applying apprehension and custody
- 1 interactive training course for law enforcement bodies professionals on reasonable suspicion upon police apprehension and pretrial detention

White & Case(tbc)

NORLAM will participate at trainings organized by Soros Foundation Moldova.

4th EU TAP
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6.3.5.(3) Training the specialists of the public authorities on the collection and processing of statistical data in accordance with international justice system indicators

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

16 800
(INJ)

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6.3.5.(2) Collecting and processing data on the children entering in contact with the justice system, annual publication thereof on the websites of public authorities in charge

Implementation deadline
trimester I,2013 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(CpDOM)

UNDP in partnership with

UNICEF with financial support of Romanian Embassy and

NORLAM

4th EU TAP
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6.3.4.(6) Development and implementation of general education and vocational programs for children in detention

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

500 000 Ministry of Education
159 200 (DIP)

UNDP: 88.572 USD

UNDP in partnership with UNICEF with financial support of Romanian Embassy and NORLAM partially

4th EU TAP
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6.3.4.(2) Monitor the pretrial arrest measure applied to minors and, where appropriate, develop a draft amending legislation

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(CpDOM)

White & Case(tbc)

4th EU TAP
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6.3.3.(5) Develop methodology for performance evaluation of the juvenile probation counsellors

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester I,V 2016

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(INJ)

4th EU TAP -
6.3.3.(4) Training juvenile probation counsellors

Implementation deadline
trimester I,2013 – trimester IV, 2016

40 300
(INJ)

NORLAM partially

4th EU TAP
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6.3.3.(3) Ensuring recruitment of juvenile probation counsellors with psychology and social assistance background

Implementation deadline
trimester I,2012 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(MJ)

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6.3.3.(2) Develop probation programs for children

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester II, 2014

75 000
(OCP)

NORLAM partially

4th EU TAP
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6.3.2.(2) Furnishing hearing and assistance rooms for children in the courts,prosecution offices and police stations

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(MJ)

UNICEF assume the role of coordinating the efforts of development partners (to avoid duplication) in this regard.

NORLAM – establishment of a center for hearing and assistance rooms for child victims and witnesses
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6.3.1.(7) Training the lawyers specialized in stateguaranteed legal aid in cases involving children

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

23 800
(INJ)

4th EU TAP -
6.3.1.(6) Developing methodological guidelines for lawyers specialized in state-guaranteed legal aid in cases involving children

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

55 000 (CNAJGS)

4th EU TAP -
6.3.1.(4) Adjustment of the regulatory framework governing the modality of tackling criminal cases where children are involved to European and international standards

Implementation deadline
trimester I- IV 2014

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6.3.1.(3) Organizing initial and / or continuous training courses for persons who work with children in contact with the justice system

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2014 –trimester IV, 2016

140,000 for 2014 year ( DIP)
158.800 (INJ)

White & Case(tbc)

NORLAM partially

UNDP: 32.172 USD (funds are offered by the Romanian Embassy, UNDP is the implementation partner)
Curiculla:
During the 2013 year, UNICEF through the implementation partner, Institute for Penal Reform, elaborated 2 continuous training curiculla:
1. For the layers of legal assistance guaranteed by the state of
2. Probation counselors.
Thise curicullas have been tried de layers and 40 probation counselors in summer 2013. Curicullas have to be approved by National Centre for legal assistance guaranteed by the state and Office of Probation. During 2013 year, UNICEF supported ellaboration of two giudelines of juvenile justice for the police and prosecutors and judges. The guidelines were elaborated in partnership with National Institute for Justice and Police Academy.

UNICEF is interested in elaboration of mechanism for training profesionals who will be certified to interview children, victims and witness of crimes ( art. 110/1 CPP). This can be done through consolidate efforts of all implementation partners, advocacy campaign and different kind of assistance.

4th EU TAP
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6.2.4.(2) Training courses on children’s rights for the staff of the Human Rights Center

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

2 300 (CpDOM)

White & Case(tbc) -
6.2.3.(4) Organizing the annual forum for discussions between the ombudsman and civil society groups working in the field of human rights

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 –trimester IV, 2016

4 600 (CpDOM)

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6.2.3.(2) Training the staff of the Centre for Human Rights and its representations to raise their level of professional qualifications

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

57 500 (CpDOM)

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6.2.2.(2) Developing the institutional development plan of the Centre for Human Rights, including the draft amending the regulatory framework on financing the institution

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 –trimester I ,2015

1 323 100 (CpDOM)

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6.1.4.(1) Changing the internal structure of the Constitutional Court

Implementation deadline
trimester I- IV 2014

-
(CC)

White & Case(tbc) -
6.1.3.(1) Conducting a study of the regulatory framework on the activity of the Constitutional Court, including the range of subjects entitled to notify the Court

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(CC)

White & Case(tbc)
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6.1.2.(1) Conducting a study of the regulatory framework on the Constitutional Court's work, including procedures for reviewing complaints submitted to the Court Implementation deadline

trimester I,2013 – trimester IV ,2014

-
(CC)

White & Case(tbc) -
6.1.1.(2) Develop the draft amending the Constitution in respect of the composition and selection criteria of the Constitutional Court judges

Implementation deadline trimester I- IV 2014

-
(MJ)

White & Case(tbc) -
5.2.2. (2) Organizing training courses for authorized administrators

Implementation deadline trimester I ,2013 - trimester IV, 2014

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232 700 (INJ)

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5.1.4. (3) Organize training courses for judges and bailiffs in the field of the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 - trimester I,V 2014

19 000 (INJ)

White & Case(tbc)

4th EU TAP
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5.1.3. (2) Production and distribution of promotional materials relating to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms (video clips, publications, brochures, public notices, guidelines,manuals, leaflets, etc.)

Implementation deadline trimester I, 2013 - trimester IV, 2016

84 000 (MJ)

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5.1.3. (1) Public information campaigns for public and justice sector actors concerning benefits of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, conducted through the media and the Internet

Implementation deadline trimester I, 2013 - trimester IV, 2016

259 700
(CM)

3 rd EU TAP (judiciary)
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5.1.2. (6) Development of Methodological recommendations and guiding principles for the implementation of alternative dispute settlement mechanisms

Implementation deadline trimester I - IV 2014

-
(CSM)

White & Case(tbc)

3rd EU TAP
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5.1.2. (5) Conducting trening courses in the field of mediation (arbitration) for judges, lawyers, mediators, arbitrators and civil servants responsible for representing their institution in the court and settling claims, petitions from citizens

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2014 - trimester IV, 2016

-
(CSM)

White & Case(tbc)

3rd EU TAP (judiciary)
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5.1.2. (4) Drafting the training plan in the field of mediation (arbitration) for judges, lawyers, mediators, arbitrators and civil servants responsible for representing their institution in the court and settling claims and petitions from citizens

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2014

-
(INJ)

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4.3.4. (3) Mediatization of final judgments on the justice sector representatives’conviction for corruption

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2012 - trimester IV, 2016

-
(CSM)

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4.3.3. (3) Organizing and conducting training courses on the institution of whistleblowers for the justice sector representatives

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 - trimester IV, 2016

-
(CSM)

White & Case(tbc)
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4.3.1. (2) Organizing and conducting training courses on fighting corruption for the justice sector representatives

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

41 300 (INJ)

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4.2.4. (3) Producing video clips on the activity of the justice sector institutions and publishing thereof on the Internet

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2012 - trimester IV, 2016

280 000 (CNA)

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4.2.4. (2) Publication of brochures on professional ethics of justice sector representatives

Implementation deadline
trimester III ,2012 - trimester IV, 2016

-
(CSM)

Kondrad Adenauer Foundation partially trhough a grant to MJ
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4.2.4. (1) Development of concepts to promote professional ethics and public awareness regarding professional ethics of the justice sector representatives

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2012 - trimester IV, 2016

55 000
(CSM)

Kondrad Adenauer Foundation partially trhough a grant to MJ

White & Case(tbc)

3rd EU TAP
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4.2.3. (3) Monitoring the new mechanisms for investigating violations of the professional ethics

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2014 - trimester IV, 2016

100 000
(MJ)

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4.2.3. (2) Organizing and conducting training courses for members of the bodies charged with investigating violations of the professional ethics

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 - trimester IV, 2016

20 600
(INJ)

Kondrad Adenauer Foundation partially trhough a grant to MJ

White & Case(tbc)

3rd EU TAP (judiciary)
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4.2.2. (2) Organizing and conducting training courses in the field of professional ethics for the representatives of the justice sector

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013- trimester IV, 2016

45 000
(INJ)

Kondrad Adenauer Foundation partially trhough a grant to MJ

White & Case(tbc)
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4.2.1. (2) Develop detailed guidance on the application of codes of professional ethics

Implementation deadline
trimester I - IV 2014

-
(MJ)

Kondrad Adenauer Foundation partially trhough a grant to MJ

White & Case(tbc)
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4.1.6. (3) Informing society about the units in charge of ensuring internal the security

Implementation deadline
trimester I - IV 2014

-
(PG)

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4.1.6. (2) Training the members of the units responsible for ensuring internal security

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2014- trimester IV,2016

50 000 (DIP)
30 600 (PG)

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4.1.5. (9) Implementing and operating the polygraph testing Mechanism

Implementation deadline
trimester III,2014 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(CSM)

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4.1.5. (8) Conduct training courses for staff on using the polygraphs to detect simulated behaviour

Implementation deadline
trimester III,2013 – trimester II, 2014

-
(CSM)

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4.1.5. (3) Purchasing the equipment needed to implement the tools to prevent the interference in the work of justice and prevent corrupt behaviour

Implementation deadline trimester III, 2013 – trimester II, 2014

2 664,200 (CNA)
7500,00 (SIS)

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4.1.4. (6) Monitoring the implementation of the provisions on integrity test

Implementation deadline trimester I, 2013- trimester IV, 2016

-
(MJ)

- -
4.1.4. (3) Organizing training courses on anti-corruption behaviour for the representatives of the justice sector

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 - trimester IV, 2014

36 500
(INJ)

White & Case(tbc)

2nd EU TAP
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4.1.3. (6) Development of methodological guidelines for law enforcement in corruption cases

Implementation deadline
trimester I-IV 2014

-
(CSJ)

White & Case(tbc) -
4.1.3. (5) Analysis and dissemination of information on the dynamics of cases of conviction for corruption in the justice sector

Implementation deadline
trimester I-IV 2014

-
(MJ)

ABA ROLI in cooperation with the Supreme Court of Justice will draft a new explanatory decision of the Supreme Court of Justice on corruption crimes

White & Case(tbc)
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4.1.3. (3) Organizing training for judges and prosecutors aiming to standardize the judicial practice on corruption offenses

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2012 – trimester IV, 2014

37 800
(INJ)

ABA ROLI will conduct four trainings for prosecutors and judges on investigation of the corruption crimes with the participation of the Romanian experts within Anticorruption Initiation of the Criminal Law Program implemented by ABA ROLI

White & Case(tbc)
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4.1.2. (6) Training the persons responsible for the collection of statements of income and property and declarations of personal interests Implementation deadline

trimester III, 2012 – trimester IV, 2014

35 000
(CNI)

ABA ROLI will conduct one three days training for the National Integrity Commission (NIC) members on asses disclosure with participation of the Romanian experts within Anticorruption Initiation of its Criminal Law Program implemented by ABA ROLI

ABA ROLI will conduct a workshop with international anti-corruption experts for the National Integrity Commission (NIC) members to design and develop the structure and functions of the NIC.
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4.1.1. (2) Gradual increase of salaries of justice sector actors

Implementation deadline
trimester IV, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(MJ)

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3.3.5. (3) Organize training courses for judges and bailiffs on the topic of recognition and enforcement of judgmentsissued by foreign Courts

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

19 000
(INJ)

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3.3.4. (2) Monitoring the implementation of Law no. 87 of 21 April 2011 on compensation from the State funds for damage caused by violating the right to trial within a reasonable time

or the right to the enforcement of th judgment within a reasonable time
Implementation deadline trimester I, 2014 –trimester IV, 2016

-
(MJ)

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3.3.4. (1) Organizing and conducting training courses for judges and bailiffs on the new mechanism for compensation for damage caused by violating the right to trial within a reasonable time

or the right to the enforcement of the judgment within a reasonable time
Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2012 –trimester IV, 2016

37 900
(INJ)

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3.2.8. (2) Development of draft amending the normative framework on disciplinary liability mechanisms for each profession related to justice system

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2014 – trimester I, 2015

-
(MJ)

White & Case(tbc)
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3.2.6. (2) Development of draft new codes of ethics or drafts amending the existing codes of ethics

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2014 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(selfregulatory bodies of judicial profession)

ABA ROLI in cooperation with the Ethics and Disciplinary Commission of the Union of Lawyers will develop detailed informational package for the public in order to assist clients to file complaints in case of breach of law and ethical rules within its Criminal Law Program.

White & Case(tbc)
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3.2.5. (2) Conducting initial and continuous training courses for the representatives of the justice system related professions

Implementation deadline
trimester III ,2013 – trimester IV, 2014

502 400
(CNEJ)

ABA ROLI will conduct trainings for defense attorneys and legal interns on trial skills, forensics and ECHR standards within its Criminal Law Program

Soros Foundation-Moldova will organize 10 trainings for lawyers focusing on the standards of legal assistance in the incipient phase of criminal procedure.

NORLAM will organize training courses for lawyers and interns and participate at trainigs organized by INJ for judges and registrars.

White & Case(tbc)
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3.2.4. (2) Development of draft normative acts aiming to establish clear, transparent and merit-based criteria for accession to the profession

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2014 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(MJ)

White & Case(tbc)
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3.2.4. (1) Conducting a study on the criteria for accession to the profession

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester II, 2014

-
(MJ)

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3.2.3. (2) Development of draft normative acts on the pricing mechanisms for the services provided by the representatives of each of the professions related to justice system

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester II, 2014

-
(MJ)

White & Case(tbc)
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3.2.2. (2) Develop templates collections of documents prepared by the bailiff, lawyer, legal expert, authorized administrator, notary, mediator

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester II, 2014

107 200
(MJ)

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3.2.1. (3) Develop the draft amendingLaw no. 264-XVI of 11 December 2008 on the authorization and payment of interpreters and translators engaged by the Superior Council of Magistrates,

Ministry of Justice, the prosecutor’s office, criminal prosecution bodies, courts, notaries,lawyers and bailiffs
Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester II, 2014

-
(MJ)

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3.1.3. (8) Conducting public information campaigns on state guaranteed legal aid

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2014 – trimester IV, 2016

87 000
(CNAJGS)

Soros Foundation-Moldova: promoting the website www.parajurist.md and the motivational video regarding paralegals’ activity in the national and regional media

Soros Foundation-Moldova published 24000 copies of the Legal Aid Guide for beneficiaries and offered them to the National Legal Aid Council for further dissemination.
White & Case(tbc)
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3.1.3. (4) Monitoring primary legal aid provided by public associations

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2014 - trimester II, 2015

(CNAJGS)

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3.1.3. (3) Creating the mechanism for providing primary legal aid by public associations

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester II, 2014

-
(CNAJGS)

White & Case(tbc)
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3.1.2. (5) Continuous methodic training and assistance for persons authorized to provide state guaranteed legal aid

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester I,V 2014

249 900
(CNAJGS)

White & Case(tbc)

Soros Foundation-Moldova: 5 in-service trainings for paralegals throughout 2014 Soros Foundation-Moldova will organize 10 trainings for lawyers focusing on the standards of legal assistance in the incipient phase of criminal procedure.
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3.1.2. (3) Continuous monitoring of the quality of state-guaranteed legal aid

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

14 900
(CNAJGS)

UNDP partially -
3.1.1. (6) Monitoring the implementation of rules inthe field of the state guaranteed legal aid and,where appropriate, adjusting the normative and institutional ramework

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012 - trimester IV, 2014

-
(MJ)

Soros Foundation-Moldova partially (as member of the Working Group for the development of the legal framework regulating primary legal aid)

Through the grant offered by the Soros Foundation-Moldova, the National Legal Aid Council will revise the legal framework regulating the legal aid in general.
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2.5.3. (5) Reviewing the opportunity to use modern technical means, such as VCRs, audio, telephone, etc., during the hearing of witnesses

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2014 – trimester II, 2015

47,000
(DAJ)

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2.5.3. (3) Develop information programs for victims of offenses on their rights

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2014 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(MMPSF)

White & Case(tbc)

2nd EU TAP
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2.5.3. (2) Develop the draft amending the Criminal Procedure Code no. 122-XV of 14 March 2003, the Criminal Code no. 985-XV of 18 April 2002

and Law no. 105-XVI from 16 May 2008 on the protection of witnesses and other participants in criminal proceedings
Implementation deadline
trimester IV, 2013 – trimester II, 2014

-
(MJ)

White & Case(tbc)

2nd EU TAP
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2.4.3. (2) Establish and implement a new unified system of performance indicators for all institutions involved in the criminal justice

Implementation deadline
trimester III ,2012 – trimester IV ,2014

960 000
(PG)

OSCE

2nd EU TAP
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2.4.1. (4) Analyzing the implementation of the new information system and developing proposals for its improvement

Implementation deadline
trimester III – IV 2014

-
(MJ)

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2.4.1. (3) Conducting a study on the possibility to disseminate electronic complaints on committing offenses, taking into account the practice of other countries and, where appropriate, making proposals for amending the regulatory framework

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester II, 2014

-
(PG)

2nd EU TAP
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2.4.1. (1) Developing the automated information system for recording offenses "Register of forensic and criminological information"

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

2 640 000
(PG)

UNDP: 1.630.200 MDL (partner of implementation) -
2.3.5. (2) Organizing specialized courses for the pre-judicial phase actors

Implementation deadline
trimester II, 2014 – trimester IV, 2016

53.300 (CNA)
96.000 (PG)

Soros Foundation-Moldova:
- 7 interactive training courses on human rights observance during pre-trial detention for mixed groups of investigative judges, prosecutors and lawyers
- 1 interactive training course for law enforcement bodies professionals on reasonable suspicion upon police apprehension and pre-trial detention

2nd EU TAP
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2.3.5. (1) Conducting the study on the need for specializationfor the pre-judicial phase actors

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester I, 2014

-
(PG)

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2.3.2. (2) Organize training courses for persons involved in the criminal investigation and prosecution activities

Implementation deadline
trimester IV, 2013 – trimester IV ,2016

43 900
(INJ)

NORLAM partially

2nd EU TAP
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2.3.1. (6) Develop methodologies for conducting all types of judicial expertise

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(MJ)

White & Case(tbc)

2nd EU TAP
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2.3.1. (5) Procurement of modern equipment necessary for research and investigations in judicial expertise2.3.1. (5) Procurement of modern equipment necessary for research and investigations in judicial expertise

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV, 2016

1 663 000
(MJ)

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2.3.1. (3) Establishing specific working procedures, developing methodology and best practice manuals for special activities regarding criminal investigation and prosecution

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester II, 2014

-
(PG)

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2.3.1. (2) Organizing trening courses on modern methods of investigation and prosecution of workers involved in criminal investigation activity

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(PG)

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2.3.1. (1) Expertise capacity building of forensic laboratories (DNA analysis)

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV, 2016

(PG)

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2.2.7. (3) Increasing management efficiency and improving the practical and regulatory management system of the prosecutor’s office bodies and the strategic analysis of budget

Implementation deadline
trimester II ,2013 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(PG)

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2.2.7. (2) Creating an adequate, consistent and sustainable mechanism for financing prosecutor’s office bodies by increasing their funding and unifying the budgetary process of the prosecutor’s office bodies

Implementation deadline
trimester II, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(PG)

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2.2.6. (6) Strengthening institutional capacities of the prosecutor’s office bodies, including examining the opportunity to build a common headquarters for all the units of the Office of the Prosecutor General and prosecutor’s offices of Chisinau

construction / renovation of premises for prosecutor’s offices bodies across the country
Implementation deadline
trimester IV, 2012 – trimester IV ,2016

10 000 000
(PG)

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2.2.6. (5) Strengthening security systems in the premises of the prosecutor’s office bodies

Implementation deadline
trimester IV ,2012 – trimester IV, 2014

4 200 000
(PG)

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2.2.6. (3) Optimizing the displacement map of the prosecutor’s office bodies aiming to strengthen its institutional capacity Implementation deadline

trimester IV ,2012 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(PG)

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2.2.5. (3) Develop training programs of the National Institute of Justice and organizing specialized courses for prosecutors on specific areas

Implementation deadline
trimester IV, 2013 –trimester IV,2014

50 400
(INJ)

ABA ROLI will develop two new courses on inventigation of the corruption crimes for judges and prosecutors within Anticorruption Initiation of its Criminal Law Program

NORLAM partially 2nd EU TAPWhite & Case (tbc)

Soros Foundation-Moldova in partnership with NIJ will develop 7 interactive training courses on human rights observance during pre-trial detention for mixed groups of
investigative judges, prosecutors and lawyers.
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2.2.4. (2) Monitoring the implementation of changes in the regulatory framework for reviewing the powers of the prosecutor’s office

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(MJ)

OSCE

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2.2.3. (3) Organizing trening courses for members and staff of the Superior Council of Prosecutors

Implementation deadline
trimester IV, 2013 – trimester III ,2014

6 300
(INJ)

White & Case(tbc)

2nd EU TAP
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2.2.2. (4) Creating mechanisms for measuring performance through surveys among litigants on the activity of the prosecutor’s office

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV ,2014

-
(MJ)

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2.1.1. (3) Monitoring the implementation of changes to the institutional, organizational and functional framework of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and its subordinated institutions

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester II ,2014

-
(MAI)

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1.3.10. (4) Conducting initial and continuous training courses for judicial assistants

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

468 000 (INJ)

USAID ROLISP supported traning of the assistants at the NIJ in using the integrated case management system. No additional training is planned by USAID here 3rd EU TAP -
1.3.10. (2) Introducing the position of judicial assistant in the courts

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2012 – trimester IV, 2016

27 468 900
(courts)

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1.3.6. (2) Conduct regular surveys among litigants (feedback)

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV, 2014

60000
(MJ)

USAID ROLISP developed the methodology for a Court Exit Survey which will be used and implemented by DJA.

3rd EU TAP
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1.3.5. (5) Monitoring the implementation of the provisions on periodic performance evaluation of judges

Implementation deadline
trimester II ,2012 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(CSM)

USAID ROLISP worked through its partner Institute for Penal Reforms to develop recommendations of the performance evaluation indicators for judges. No additional work is envisioned here by USAID.

OSCE

3rd EU TAP
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1.3.5. (4) Performance evaluation of all judges of courts, according to the schedule approved by the Superior Council of Magistrates

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV, 2014

144 000
(CSM)

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1.3.4. (3) Implementation of the unique access system to the profession of judge

Implementation deadline
trimester III ,2012 – trimester II ,2014

325 600
(INJ)

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1.3.3. (4) Develop training programs of the National Institute of Justice and conducting training courses for judges in specific areas

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV,2014

81 100
(INJ)

USAID ROLISP is supporting NIJ in developing curriculums and training agendas. USAID ROLISP will not be conducting the actual training courses as it is NIJ’s responsibility.

ABA ROLI will develop two new courses on inventigation of the corruption crimes for judges and prosecutors within Anticorruption Initiation of its Criminal Law Program.
Soros Foundation-Moldova in partnership with NIJ will develop 7 interactive training courses on human rights observance during pre-trial detention for mixed groups of investigative judges, prosecutors and lawyers.

NORLAM partially

White & Case(tbc)

3rd EU TAP
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1.3.2. (8) Conducting remote trenings

Implementation deadline
Trimester I ,2014 – trimester IV, 2014

200 000
(INJ)

USAID ROLISP in partnership with

NIJ

3rd EU TAP
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1.3.2. (7) Creating continuous distance training facility

Implementation deadline
Trimester II,2013 – trimester IV ,2014

200 000
(INJ)

USAID ROLISP in partnership with

NIJ
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1.3.2. (3) Creating a common electronic database of the National Institute of Justice, Superior Council of Magistrates and the Prosecutor’s General Office on the hours

of accumulated annual continuing training for every judge, prosecutor or other representative of the judiciary system, the number of subjects studied and other data related to the training activity
Implementation deadline
Trimester II ,2013 – trimester II,2014

252 000
(INJ)

USAID ROLISP -
1.3.1. (7) Complete the reconstruction of the National Institute of Justice premises to ensure proper conditions for the training of judges, prosecutors and other justice sector representatives

Implementation deadline
Trimester 1,2013 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(INJ)

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1.3.6. (2) Conducting surveys among court users

Implementation deadline
Trimester I, 2013 – trimester I, 2015

60 000
MJ

3rd EU TAP -
1.3.1. (6) Monitoring the implementation of reform of the National Institute of Justice

Implementation deadline
Trimester I – IV 2014

42 900
(MJ)

3rd EU TAP -
1.2.6. (5) Monitoring the implementation of amendments and the way in which the instruction judge exercises his/her duties

Implementation deadline
Trimester I,2013 – trimester IV, 2014

42 900
(CSM)

Soros Foundation-Moldova in partnership/grant with LRCM:
- Impact assessment of the new legislative provisions regarding evaluation and appointment procedures of investigative judges.
- Monitoring report of the evaluation and reconfirmation process of the investigative judges launched
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1.2.5. (2) Monitoring the implementation of legislative changes on appeal exercise

Implementation deadline
trimester III ,2012 – trimester IV ,2016

71 400
(MJ)

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1.2.4. (5) Monitoring the observance of the principle of security of legal relations

Implementation deadline
trimester I-II 2014

-
(MJ)

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1.2.4. (4) Implementation of recommendations on optimizing web pages ofthe courts

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 - trimester IV ,2016

137 500
(DAJ)

USAID ROLISP

3rd EU TAP
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1.2.4. (2) Develop a draft amending Law no. 789-XIII of 26 March 1996 on the Supreme Court of Justice, Code of Criminal Procedure no. 122-XV of 14 March 2003

and the Code of Civil Procedure no. 225-XV of 30 May 2003 in respect of the competences of the Supreme Court of Justice
Implementation deadline
trimester I-II 2014

-
(MJ)

White & Case(tbc)

3rd EU TAP
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1.2.4. (1) Conducting the study on the uniformity of judicial practice and ensuring the observance of the principle of security of legal relations

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV, 2013

-
(CSM)

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1.2.3. (6) Conducting trening courses for judges on case management and rules to postpone the examination of cases

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV, 2016

31 500
(INJ)

(if needed USAID ROLISP can provide some guidance in this area)

NORLAM partially White & Case(tbc)

3rd EU TAP
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1.2.3. (3) Conducting the process of monitoring the functioning of the judiciary system in terms of transparency and efficiency

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV,2014

65 300
(DAJ)

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1.2.2. (10) Review the Code of Civil Procedure no. 225-XV of 30 May 2003, the Code of Criminal Procedure no. 122-XV of 14 March 2003 and the Code for Contraventions no. 218- XVI from 24 October 2008 to ensure electronic management of cases

(producing all procedural documents in electronic format, summoning parties and communicating with parties by fax, email, etc.)
Implementation deadline
trimester I – trimester IV 2014

-
(MJ)

White & Case(tbc)

3rd EU TAP
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1.2.2. (9) Conducting trening courses for judges and court staff in the use of information technologies

Implementation deadline
trimester I,2012 – trimester IV, 2016

137 800
(INJ)

USAID ROLISP in partnership with

NIJ.

White & Case(tbc)
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1.2.2. (7) Conducting a study on the opportunity of writing down the minutes or transcripts of the court hearing and their correlation with audio / video records

Implementation deadline
trimester I – IV 2014

42 900
(MJ)

USAID ROLISP can undertake this, though a Working Group is more feasible in order to discuss the needs here rather than develop a study -
1.2.2. (6) Providing courts with the required recording audio /video equipment for the courts hearings

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester IV,2016

607 400
(courts)

USAID ROLISP
– Please note that this action is almost completed
–USAID ROLISP and SCM are monitoring the usage of the equipment.
Equipment in the future will have to be added as courts build or add new courtrooms.
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1.2.2. (5) Providing each court with technical support to apply the integrated case management programme

Implementation deadline
trimester II, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

185 200
(courts)

USAID ROLISP (though „support” here needs to be better defined). There are components here that are provided by CTS and/or USAID ROLISP in coordination with CTS, SCM and individial courts -
1.2.1. (3) Monitoring the implementation of the provisions on transparency of the activity of the Superior Council of Magistrates and its subordinated institutions

Implementation deadline
trimester I ,2013 – trimester IV, 2016

171500
(MJ)

Soros Foundation-Moldova in partnership/grant with LRCM:
- Monitoring of SCM hearings.
- Recommendations to the SCM to develop new rules and practices to ensure transparency of procedures and hearings.
- Meetings with SCM members and creating a working group (WG) on implementation of the SCM transparency rules.
- Technical assistance to the WG, including a study trip abroad.
- Assist SCM to organize one public consultation meeting to discuss the draft of the new rules to ensure the transparency of SCM activity.
- Policy brief on draft legislation regarding judicial accountability.
- Workshop for current members of the Board on Disciplinary Responsibility of Judges and the new members to be appointed in February 2014.
- Assist SCM/Disciplinary Board to develop new procedures on disciplinary responsibility of judges and organize one public discussion on this issue.
- Meetings with lawyers to debate the new disciplinary rules.
- Capacity building of new members of Disciplinary Board on EU legislation and ECtHR case law, including a study trip abroad.
- Monitoring the activity of the new Board on Disciplinary Responsibility of Judges.
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1.1.12. (11) Monitoring the setting into operation of premises constructed / renovated, at the stage of finishing andfinal acceptance of works

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(courts)

- -
1.1.12. (10) Monitoring the quality of construction / renovation works of the offices of the courts

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

342 900
(DAJ)

- -
1.1.12. (9) Assigning an office for the Superior Council of Magistrates and financial resources for renovation and roper usage of it

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(CSM)

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1.1.12. (8) Develop the blueprint of the Palace of Justice and the cost estimate of the project

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

15 473 700
(DAJ)

- -
1.1.12. (7) Construction / renovation of court offices

Implementation deadline
trimester III, 2013 – trimester IV, 2016

58 831 900
(courts)

- -
1.1.12. (6) Develop cost estimates for construction / renovation of court offices

Implementation deadline
trimester III ,2013 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(MJ)

- -
1.1.12. (5) Develop construction designs for building /renovation of the premises of the courts

Implementation deadline
trimester III ,2013 – trimester III, 2014

-
(Courts)

USAID ROLISP will develop guidelines for building and renovating new and existing courthouses.
Please note however, USAID support does not envision consruction designs, rather just guidelines.
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1.1.12. (4) Organizing contests for selecting designinstitutions for construction / renovation of court offices

Implementation deadline
trimester III ,2013 – trimester III ,2014

-
(MJ)

- -
1.1.11. (3) Installation of access control systems in the courts to ensure their safety

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2014

500 000
(CSM)

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1.1.11. (1) Creating conditions for effective functioning of the judicial police

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2013 – trimester II ,2014

3 356 000
(MAI)

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1.1.9. (4) Develop a draft amending legislation necessary to implement amendments to the Constitution

Implementation deadline
trimester I-IV 2014

-
(MJ)

OSCE

White & Case(tbc)
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1.1.7. (3) Implement new procedures for the selection and appointment of chairmen and deputy chairmen of courts

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012 – trimester IV, 2014

-
(CSM)

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1.1.6. (6) Develop the draft amending the Constitution in respect of the initial term of appointment of judges and selection of the Supreme Court judges

Implementation deadline
trimester I-IV 2014

-
(MJ)

OSCE

White & Case (tbc)

3rd EU TAP
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1.1.6. (4) Applying the new criteria and procedures for selection, promotion and transfer of judges

Implementation deadline:
trimester III ,2012 – trimester IV, 2014

159 600 (CSM)

3rd EU TAP

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1.1.5. (6) Training of personnel responsible for developing and executing the budget of the courts

Implementation deadline
trimester I-IV 2014

31 800
(INJ)

USAID ROLISP in partnership with

NIJ

3rd EU TAP
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1.1.5. (5) Conducting initial and continuous training courses for judicial administrators

Implementation deadline
trimester IV, 2012 - trimester IV, 2016

146 200
(INJ)

USAID ROLISP in partnership with

NIJ

3rd EU TAP
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1.1.5. (3) Optimizing courts staffing scheme, depending on the workload of the last five years and the performance under PIGD module by increasing or reducing the court staff

Implementation deadline
trimester II ,2012 – trimester IV, 2016

- (MMPSF)

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1.1.4. (3) Applying a unified budget process in the courts

Implementation deadline
trimester IV, 2013– trimester IV, 2016

- (MJ)

USAID ROLISP in partnership wih

CSM & DAJ

3rd EU TAP
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1.1.3. (4) Organizing awareness campaigns on the functioning of the judiciary system

Implementation deadline
trimester I, 2012–trimester IV, 2016

300 000
(CSM)

USAID ROLISP through grants to the Judges Association and in partenership with

SCM White & Case (tbc)

3rd EU TAP
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1.1.3. (2) Conducting trening courses for judicial personnel responsible for public relations

Implementation deadline
trimester II, 2012 –trimester IV, 2016

23 800
(INJ)

USAID ROLISP in partnership with

NIJ

White & Case(tbc)

3rd EU TAP
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1.1.1. (3) Relocation of courts and optimizing the number of judges.

Implementation deadline
trimester I , 2014 – trimester IV, 2016

-
(MJ)

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