The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Justice and Migration is implementing the “StruKI” project—which involves structuring judicial case files using AI and AI apps—in collaboration with IBM, CODEFY, and Materna.
The German state of Baden-Württemberg is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in its judicial system. The Ministry of Justice and Migration has officially launched “StruKI” – a project aimed at automatically structuring legal case files using large language models (LLMs). Partners in this initiative include tech giant IBM, Heidelberg-based legal tech startup CODEFY, and eJustice specialist Materna Information & Communications SE.
Court files in Germany are notoriously complex: overlapping claims, multi-year case histories, intertwined legal briefs, and hierarchical motions make manual review time-consuming and cognitively demanding. Traditional rule-based Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools have reached their limits in handling this level of complexity. StruKI addresses this gap by leveraging modern generative AI, capable of semantically understanding and structuring even the most convoluted legal texts.
At the core of the technical setup is IBM’s watsonx.ai platform – an open, scalable AI environment that supports multiple models, including IBM’s proprietary Granite models and leading open-source alternatives. The platform manages the entire lifecycle of generative AI deployment, from development through to production, while maintaining the stringent data security standards required in a judicial context.
StruKI is part of a broader national digitalization initiative for the German justice system, and Baden-Württemberg positions itself as a frontrunner in AI-assisted judicial work. The tool is designed to support all branches of the justice system – civil and specialized courts alike, as well as public prosecutors’ offices. If successful, the project could significantly reduce processing times and enhance the quality of judicial decisions across the board.
The ministry emphasizes that AI is conceived strictly as a support tool, not a decision-maker. StruKI demonstrates that innovation and justice are not mutually exclusive – and that responsible deployment of modern technology can benefit both the judicial system and the citizens it serves.
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