The term "TGI" in the context of Créteil refers to the Tribunal judiciaire de Créteil , formerly known as the Tribunal de Grande Instance (TGI) before a 2019 judicial reform in France that merged the TGI and the tribunal d'instance into a single tribunal judiciaire.
Location and Contact
The Tribunal judiciaire de Créteil is located at Place du Palais, 94011 Créteil, in the Val-de-Marne department. It is situated in a modernist building designed by architects Daniel Badani and Pierre Roux-Dorlut, symbolizing the book of law and the balance of justice. The main contact number is 01 49 81 16 00, and the email address is tj- [email protected].
Jurisdiction and Structure
The tribunal serves as a key judicial center for the Val-de-Marne region and is one of the busiest in France. It houses 8 civil chambers, 7 criminal chambers, the Cour d'Assises of Val-de-Marne, and the Tribunal pour enfants. It also oversees several proximity tribunals in surrounding communes such as Villejuif, Ivry-sur-Seine, and Nogent-sur-Marne.
Operational Details
The tribunal is open from Monday to Friday, with operating hours generally between 8:45 AM and 6:00 PM. Some sources list opening hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Public access is available via public transportation, including Metro Line 8 (Créteil-Université station) and RER D (Le Vert de Maisons station).
Health and Safety Concerns
The building has faced significant issues related to asbestos contamination, leading to long-standing demands for decontamination. Partial rehabilitation works began in 2021 and are ongoing, following concerns over health risks for staff and magistrates, including a reported death linked to asbestos
