More good news for those waiting for the Italian citizenship in justice: the Court of Venice began to bring forward hearings in legal proceedings.
The decision, which came into effect this Wednesday, October 22, 2025, follows the movement of other Italian courts and reinforces the hope of thousands of applicants, especially Brazilians, for a faster process.
Based on Article 127 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the new guideline allows judges to analyze and decide cases based solely on the documentation presented. If no additional evidence or statements from the parties are required, the hearing is considered complete—and the case proceeds directly to sentencing.
The measure is already applied by courts such as those in Brescia, Ancona, Salerno and Naples, and its main objective is to reduce waiting times. In general, the plaintiffs are descendants of Italians who resorted to legal action to avoid long lines at consulates.
In addition to the advance, the Venice Court reorganized its internal structure to handle the increased demand. Twenty-two judges were reassigned among four sections—civil, business, labor, and second civil—with different caseloads. prioritizing those of Italian citizenship.
The division took into account the judges' experience and the repetitive nature of the cases. The measure is part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), an Italian government project aimed at modernizing the justice system.
to the lawyer Andrew Montone, the decision represents a step forward:
"Without a doubt, this provision published by the Venice Court is extremely important. We hope that it will actually increase productivity and reduce processing times."
Despite the high volume of ongoing cases, he is optimistic about the judicial task force:
“We hope that not only this measure, but that the judges appointed to this task force will be able, in a specific and dynamic way, to carry out trials more effectively.”
The Venice Court concentrates most of the cases of Italian citizenship filed throughout the country, according to data from the judiciary itself.
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