Unidad Administrativa Especial de la Justicia Penal Militar y Policial

The Unidad Administrativa Especial de la Justicia Penal Militar y Policial is the governmental body responsible for administering military penal justice across Colombia. It processes petitions, complaints, and other submissions related to the Military Penal Code, oversees jurisdictional matters, and maintains administrative records that support the nationwide application of military law. Its services are delivered through judicial service centers and offices located throughout the country, ensuring that military personnel and civilians can access the military penal system wherever they are stationed or reside.

A distinguishing feature of this organisation is its exclusive focus on the military penal sector, which sets it apart from civilian judicial institutions. As a specialised administrative unit, it combines regulatory oversight with direct case management, handling both the procedural and substantive aspects of military offences. The entity’s nationwide reach is underscored by its responsibility for safeguarding network configuration data and administrative information that pertain to all military jurisdictional operations, a fact highlighted by the cyberattack it suffered on 31 May 2025. In response to that incident, the organisation reported the breach to authorities, activated contingency plans in collaboration with technology providers, and temporarily suspended all procedures under the Military Penal Code while continuing to receive submissions in person at its service centres.

Structurally, the Unidad Administrativa Especial de la Justicia Penal Militar y Policial operates as a state‑run entity within Colombia’s justice framework, falling under the oversight of the national government rather than private ownership. It functions as a distinct subunit of the broader military penal judiciary, with no publicly indicated parent or subsidiary relationships beyond its integration into the state’s judicial apparatus. Its operational model emphasizes continuity of essential services even during disruptions, as demonstrated by the maintenance of in‑person petition handling during the recovery from the 2025 cyberattack.