Mexico City, November 3, 2026.— The Digital Justice Index, a study by the Human Rights Center at the Universidad Panamericana, reveals significant inequalities in the digital transformation of state judicial branches in Mexico. The study identifies progress and areas for improvement in the adoption of technological tools to facilitate access to justice and strengthen the justice delivery systems.
Developed by Clara Luz Álvarez and José María Soberanes, the Index assesses how prepared the judicial branches of the states are to operate in digital environments and ensure access to justice through the use of technology.
The study covers ten thematic areas and sixteen subtopics related to the digitization of judicial systems. Its purpose is to identify the level of development of these tools, the differences among jurisdictions, and the main challenges to advancing toward a more accessible digital justice system.
Digital Justice in Mexico: The national average is 52.8 points
One of the key findings of the Digital Justice Index is that Mexico has a national average of 52.8 out of 100, a figure that reflects the challenges that remain in consolidating the digital transformation of state judicial branches.
The study also identifies a 98-point gap between the states with the highest and lowest scores. While the State of Mexico and Nuevo León score 100 points, Zacatecas scores just 2 points.
These differences demonstrate that the integration of technology into judicial systems is progressing at different rates across the country. They also highlight the need to address existing inequalities in order to create more equitable conditions for access to justice services in our country.
State Judicial Branches
Among the aspects evaluated by the Index is the ability to submit electronic promotions, a component that accounts for 30% of the evaluation.
According to the study, only between 28% and 31% of state judicial branches allow this type of filing, which highlights the limitations that remain in conducting legal proceedings through digital platforms.
The analysis also identifies differences among areas of law within the same state. This means that the progress of digitization can vary even within the same judicial branch, depending on the area of the judiciary.
These results show that digital transformation is not merely about implementing technological platforms, but also about expanding people’s opportunities to access judicial services.
Access to justice also requires digital transformation
The digitization of judicial systems is an aspect of the human right to access to justice. Beyond technological modernization and administrative efficiency, it can help reduce barriers and make it easier for people to exercise their rights.
In this context, the Digital Justice Index aims to contribute information to the public and academic debate on the state of judicial digitization in Mexico. It also provides insights to guide decision-making, establish priorities, and promote better conditions for access to justice in the states.
Through this research, the Human Rights Center at the Universidad Panamericana reaffirms its commitment to generating knowledge and conducting studies that help us understand the challenges facing society and provide information to address them.
