The judge, director of the process in the contentious administrative jurisdiction. Best practices in expediting and fulfilling justice

As the Single Code of Oral Procedure is implemented, based on one or two hearings it can be postulated that judges can contribute effectively to the reduction of the two main causes of court congestion. It is possible that an efficient judge can ease excessive ritualism and have an effect on the procedural conduct of the parties, thus obtaining their effective collaboration. A decongestion measure is outlined in which he/she directs the process at two critical phases. The first is at the stage in which the lawsuit is initiated, through the strict verification of procedural budgeting; the second is through the implementation of good practices to reduce and expedite the evidential period and avoid ineffective and stressful processes. The value of telephone communication with the parties and the benefits of a great number of verifications are highlighted.