Houses of Justice: the free service that facilitates access to rights in Bogotá

The Houses of Justice , which operate under the District Secretariat of Security, Coexistence, and Justice, have established themselves in recent years as a fundamental ally for residents of the Colombian capital who, faced with cumbersome procedures or a lack of resources, need effective solutions to health, employment, education, or coexistence problems. How do they work?

These are physical spaces that provide information, guidance, and direction to citizens to resolve conflicts and carry out various procedures. Through these spaces, thousands of citizens have found an open door to asserting their rights in a free, rapid, and accessible manner. Among their most notable functions are:

1. Free initial guidance: information on legal routes, documents, and necessary procedures.

2. Conciliation and mediation: resolution of neighborhood, family, rental, and separation disputes without going to court. 3. Legal support: drafting and filing of writs of protection, petitions, small claims, among others. 4. Support for public entities: services from Family Police Stations, the Prosecutor's Office, the ICBF (Federal Criminal Investigation Agency), Police Inspections, the Women's Secretariat, the Forensic Medicine Office, and more. 5. Coexistence management and training: advice on traffic tickets, educational courses, workshops, and community service fairs.

On the other hand, the strategy's objective is to provide legal support through Access to Justice Facilitators, specialized attorneys who guide citizens in drafting and filing writs of protection, lawsuits, and other legal documents.

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Where are the Houses of Justice located in Bogotá?

The Houses of Justice in Bogotá are located in different parts of the city , aiming to bring justice and conflict resolution closer to the community. There are currently 16 locations strategically distributed. This way, citizens can access free services without having to travel long distances:

▪️Subaru Garden City – Carrera 59 # 131A-15

▪️Barrios Unidos – Calle 68 # 53-34 ▪️Kennedy – Av. Boyacá # 36-57 south ▪️Ciudad Bolívar – Diagonal 62F # 20F-20 south ▪️Bosa Campo Verde – Calle 85 Sur # 94-35 ▪️San Cristóbal – Calle 31C Sur # 3-67 east

Fontibón – 17th Street # 98-71

▪️Tunjuelito – 51st Street South # 7-35 ▪️Aranda Bridge – First of May Avenue # 52B-04 ▪️Usaquén – Autonorte (45th Street) # 159A-82 ▪️Suba La Campiña – 139th Street # 98A-26 ▪️Engativá – Transversal 113B No. 66-54 ▪️Bosa Centro – 81D Street # 59A-59 South ▪️Usme – 137C Street South # 13-51 ▪️Los Mártires – 21st Street # 14-75 ▪️Chapinero – 63rd Street North # 9-76

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What are the opening hours?

The Houses of Justice in Bogotá provide in-person services Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. , although hours may vary slightly at some locations; for example, the House of Justice in Suba Ciudad Jardín opens at 7:00 a.m. These spaces are designed to provide guidance and resolve coexistence, family, or community conflicts free of charge and with a focus on mediation and conciliation.

For more information or to inquire about specific services, citizens can call the telephone line (601) 377 95 95, option 1 , where guidance is offered on procedures and assistance at the different locations.

This centralized channel allows users to resolve questions and access services without unnecessary travel.