The few people who serve as court administrators do not have a clear understanding of their role in a judicial system. This means that most Albanian judges serve as both judges and court administrators, leaving them with little time to focus on their case load. When improvements are made, the judges were not consulted. For example, the Tirana District Court judges do not know that there are plans to build a new court. They said they have no voice in planning the new building to accommodate the practical needs of the judges.
Security is a major concern the courts.
The judges have requested that security guards placed in the courts not be part of the local police. They complain that the police have no respect for the judiciary and will only take instruction from the Ministry of Public Order. Meanwhile, many judges think that the government has been shifting the blame for the lawlessness to the judiciary. An incident in Shkoder, which took place on July 28, is an example of disorder. After the Shkoder District Court released several persons who were arrested by the local police, the police staged a demonstration in front of courthouse.