How did Francis I try to limit abuses by noble courts and judicial officials?

During his reign, Francis I actively sought to limit the abuses of judicial power by the nobility through his frequent travels across France. By touring the country tirelessly, he made himself personally visible to his subjects, which allowed him to directly intervene in local affairs. During these travels, he took specific actions to curb the judicial overreach of noble courts, including emptying prisons and addressing the grievances of the people directly.1

By engaging with his subjects in this manner, Francis I projected his authority as a sovereign, aiming to provide a more direct form of justice and to mitigate the influence of local officials who might otherwise act with impunity.1