Munich plans to move to the new criminal justice center – sale causes excitement!

Munich plans to move to the new criminal justice center – sale causes excitement!

A significant move is just around the corner in 2026: Around 1,300 employees of the judiciary in Munich will move from the old criminal justice center on Nymphenburger Straße to the new building on Leonrodplatz. The move is about six years late, as it was originally planned for 2020. Loud Süddeutsche.de The handover of the new complex is scheduled for mid-March 2026. But until that happens, the furniture must first be moved and everything prepared for business operations.

The plan is for the employees to move in several phases. The last week in June 2026 will be particularly crucial, as during this time the proceedings will largely be paused - only urgent cases will still come before the judges. After the move, the judiciary will begin work in the new premises. The new criminal justice center will house not only the district court, but also the Munich I and II regional courts as well as the higher regional court and the public prosecutor's offices. The new building will have 54 meeting rooms and will offer significant improvements compared to the dilapidated old building.

Delays and challenges

However, completion was significantly delayed due to various challenges. The reasons include the discovery of contaminated soil and an underground weapons arsenal during excavation. In addition, lawsuits from a construction company and a construction stop due to the corona pandemic in March 2020 made the work more difficult. Recent changes in the global supply chain, particularly as a result of the Ukraine conflict, have also led to shortages of materials such as steel and aluminum. Recently, problems such as mold growth on new building walls and a legal dispute over undeclared work arose.

The future of the old location

But it's not just the move that's an important issue; the future of the old criminal justice center is also in focus. The Bavarian state government plans to sell the property on Nymphenburger Strasse. Loud Merkur.de There are already the first interested parties, but these plans are met with public criticism. Many citizens and politicians would instead like to see new living space created on the site.

The Munich Tenants' Association has started an online petition against the sales plan, which has already collected around 2,800 signatures. Voices are being raised that see the decision to sell as a “slap in the face” to those hoping for affordable housing. Mayor Dieter Reiter has called for the sales plan to be stopped in an open letter. The Ministry of Construction justifies the sale with the tense budget situation and plans to use the proceeds to build more living space in the Munich metropolitan area.

“We have to have a good hand here,” said a spokesman, who noted that talks with the city are being sought in order to create really affordable housing after a sale by private investors. One thing is clear: the move and subsequent use of the old location could be of great importance for many Munich residents - both legally and socially.