This Policy Note examines the initial developments relating to the operation of the Specialist Chambers (SCh) and the Specialist Prosecutor’s Office (SPO). In addition, it reviews some of the initial steps undertaken by the Division for Coordinating the Process of Legal Protection and Financial Support for Accused Persons in Trials before the Specialist Chambers (the Ministry of Justice Division). It examines the latter from the perspective of its mandate in providing financial means to the potentially accused persons and its overall effect on Kosovo’s budget. Issues of lack of transparency that has followed the proceedings of these institutions will be also considered.