Governance

Poder Judicial

The judicial branch of government, specifically the courts and bodies of Jujuy, responsible for justice administration.

How the laws define this

Both sources agree that Poder Judicial refers to the judicial branch or court system responsible for interpreting laws and administering or applying justice in the name of the state or government. They diverge on their specific institutional components and geographic jurisdictions. The Protocolo para el uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en el Poder Judicial de Jujuy notes that in Argentina the term encompasses courts and judicial bodies at both federal and provincial levels, while focusing specifically on the Judiciary of the Province of Jujuy. By contrast, the Resolución de Presidencia N° 206/2025 - Guía de Recomendaciones y Directrices para el Uso de Sistemas de Inteligencia Artificial en el Poder Judicial de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires defines the system through its constituent members, explicitly listing judges, magistrates, other judicial personnel, and administrative bodies, while restricting its application to the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

Synthesised from the 2 statutory definitions below. Each one is quoted in full, with its source.

What it triggers

In the Judiciary of Jujuy, Argentina, it sets out ethical standards and human oversight for judicial personnel using AI.source
In the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, it sets out recommendations and guidelines for the use of AI systems by the Poder Judicial.

Definitions (2)

The judicial branch of government, responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice. In Argentina, this refers to the courts and judicial bodies at both federal and provincial levels, specifically the Judiciary of the Province of Jujuy in this document.

Protocolo para el uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en el Poder Judicial de JujuyDefinition 1 of 2

The system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state, comprising judges, magistrates, and other judicial personnel and administrative bodies, specifically within the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

Resolución de Presidencia N° 206/2025 - Guía de Recomendaciones y Directrices para el Uso de Sistemas de Inteligencia Artificial en el Poder Judicial de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresDefinition 2 of 2

Not to be confused with

Superior Tribunal de Justicia (STJ)

The Superior Tribunal de Justicia is the highest court within a provincial judicial system, whereas Poder Judicial refers to the entire judicial branch including all courts and bodies.

Laboratorio de Innovación Judicial (INLAB)

The Laboratorio de Innovación Judicial (INLAB) is a specific innovation lab within Jujuy's judiciary focused on AI evaluation, while Poder Judicial encompasses the whole judicial branch.

Questions and answers

What does Poder Judicial mean in Jujuy's AI protocol?

In Jujuy, Argentina, Poder Judicial refers to the judicial branch responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice, specifically the courts and bodies of the Province of Jujuy. The protocol establishes ethical standards and human oversight for AI use by judicial personnel. It entered into force in 2025.

What is Poder Judicial in the Buenos Aires AI resolution?

In the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Poder Judicial is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law, comprising judges, magistrates, judicial personnel, and administrative bodies. Resolución de Presidencia N° 206/2025 provides recommendations and guidelines for AI systems in this context.

Does Poder Judicial include bodies like INLAB?

Poder Judicial refers to the overall judicial branch, which in Jujuy includes bodies like the Laboratorio de Innovación Judicial (INLAB) that evaluates AI impact and oversees tech implementation.