Judicial court introduces new personnel

The judicial court of Ajaccio held a solemn session on Monday, November 2, to present new judges and clerks. The event took place in the civil courtroom, where judges, representatives of state services, and institutional personalities were present. Among the attendees were the new chief prosecutor at the Bastia court of appeal, Christophe Perruaux, and the prefect of Corsica.

Judicial team undergoes significant renewal

The session focused on the presentation of new personnel, reflecting a significant renewal of the judicial team. President of the court, Sophie Boyer, highlighted the importance of this renewal, noting that the staffing must align with the evolving needs of the territory. Three new judges have joined the court, increasing the total number to 17, with an additional new arrival expected in the coming days. The goal is to reach 19 judges.

Prosecution expands with new specialists

The prosecution has also seen substantial movement, with three new prosecutors joining the team. These prosecutors are responsible for strategic areas, including financial crime, environmental and urban planning violations, and cases involving intrafamily violence and minors. The prosecution now includes seven judges, including public prosecutor Fanny Floquet, and three judges who have been present for a year and are changing offices. A placed judge is also coming to reinforce the staff.

Fanny Floquet outlines her priorities

Fanny Floquet, who has been public prosecutor in Ajaccio since September, presented the main directions of her work. With 16 years of experience in various jurisdictions, including Chartres, Nantes, and Paris, she has specialized in the fight against organized crime. She has previously worked within the interregional specialized jurisdiction (JIRS) in Paris and the national jurisdiction for the fight against organized crime (JUNALCO). She intends to use this experience to serve the Corsican territory.

Focus on family violence and organized crime

Floquet emphasized the need to continue the work of her predecessor, Nicolas Septe, while asserting her own priorities, including intrafamily violence and sexual violence against minors. She aims to strengthen coordination between judges, investigators, and various partners to ensure better follow-up of procedures and more effective support for victims. Another major priority is the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking, which she believes has worsened in Southern Corsica.

New structure targets crime and environmental issues

The Ajaccio prosecution has created a third office within its organized crime division, organized around three axes: criminal violence, extortion, and arms trafficking; drug trafficking and cybercrime; and financial crime. Floquet emphasized the need for additional human resources, with two judge positions announced by September 2027. The fight against environmental violations and urban planning offenses is also among the priorities stated by the prosecutor. Floquet affirmed that the fight against all forms of organized crime is an absolute and constant priority of the territorial penal policy in Corsica.