The Ministry of Justice in France has launched a major digital transformation initiative, dubbed the "digital shock," across all legal jurisdictions. The project was first announced in June by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, following the tragic death of a young girl named Lyhanna. The initiative was officially launched on September 10, according to a statement from the Ministry of Justice. The "digital shock" focuses on four key areas: making court procedures paperless, developing a secure and sovereign artificial intelligence, creating a digital platform called "My Justice Space," and quickly rolling out new digital tools in the justice system. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin had previously mentioned the initiative on Franceinfo at the end of June, stating that the goal was to achieve a paperless system within six months. The announcement came after a series of procedural failures were exposed, particularly in the handling of a sexual assault case involving a minor. The case was reported by the mother of a young girl in August 2025 against the main suspect, Jérôme Barella. The complaint was submitted in Toulouse but was sent by mail to the prosecutors in Auch, where it was reportedly lost. This incident, among others, highlighted concerns about the inefficiency and lack of digital infrastructure in the French justice system. The "digital shock" aims to address these issues by modernizing procedures and improving the reliability of the system. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to overhauling the justice system to prevent similar failures in the future. By focusing on digital tools and artificial intelligence, the Ministry of Justice hopes to increase transparency, efficiency, and security in legal processes. The success of this transformation will depend on the effective implementation of these new technologies across all jurisdictions.