Courts are at the heart of regalian activities. In Switzerland, the work of Courts in first and second instances is essentially the responsibility of the cantons. This research aims to analyze the workload of Courts concerning both non penal and penal cases in a comparative and longitudinal perspective. Using data and indicators published by the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ-STAT) and data from a similar online survey conducted among 26 Swiss cantons between 2010 and 2022, the study seeks to explore the relationship between Courts workload in terms of incoming and resolved cases, and the dotation of Judges in personal (non-judge). Additionally, it aims to contextualize Swiss results within the cantons and with other similar countries, building regionalization and providing a comparative perspective on the subject.

The findings shed light not only on legal systems workload management by type of procedures, but also on the impact of judicial personnel on the system efficiency. The conclusions offer valuable insights that can inform policy and practice within the field of justice, and highlighting impact of different practices that vary from region to region.