Guide to Italian Judicial/Legal Assistance: Competent Authorities, Key Data, and Channels for Foreign Citizens

The Italian judicial system is centrally overseen by the Ministry of Justice (Ministero della Giustizia, MdG for short), which is responsible for court administration, management of the legal profession, the prison system, and international cooperation.

[Key Data]

• According to the MdG 2025 annual report, in 2024 the ministry managed a budget of approximately EUR 7.8 billion and involved about 42,000 employees (including judges, administrative staff, and prison guards).

[Information Currency and Scope]

• This chapter is based on public information as of May 2026 and systematically reviews its institutional history, functions, organizational structure, legislative basis, and practical impact on mainland Chinese individuals.

[Institutional Information]

• Headquarters address: Via Arenula, 70, 00186 Roma, Italia.
• Official website: https://www.giustizia.it (available in Italian and English).

[Contact Information]

• Main switchboard: +39 06 68851 (24-hour automated voice service; live operator service on weekdays 9:00–13:00).
• Citizen service email: [email protected] (Public Relations Office, handles general inquiries).
• Dedicated channel for foreign citizens: [email protected] (Minister's Secretariat; mark as “Foreigner Inquiry”).
• Social media: Twitter/X @MinisteroGiustizia; LinkedIn “Ministero della Giustizia”.