Disciplinary Liability of Judges in Romania
Disciplinary liability of judges in Romania is governed by the Statute of Judges, holding judges accountable for irregularities in job performance and actions affecting the reputation of justice. The Superior Council of Magistracy oversees disciplinary procedures, including sanctions like warnings, suspension, and exclusion from the magistracy. The council, composed of 19 members, ensures the independence of justice and manages judges' careers and disciplinary cases.
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Disciplinary liability of judges in Romania Georgiana Iorgulescu Executive Director Center for Legal Resources 12/8/2024`1 FOOTER GOES HERE 1
The disciplinary liability is provided by law on the Statute of Judges The judges are disciplinary liable for: Irregularities in performing their job and Deeds witch affect the reputation of justice N. B. 21 of disciplinary offences
Disciplinary sanctions (decided case by case) warning decreasing the gross monthly indemnity (by up to 20% for a period from one to 6 months) disciplinary transfer (for a period of up to one year to a court within the jurisdiction of another court of appeal) suspension from office (for a period of up to 6 months) exclusion from the magistracy
Superior Council of Magistracy Romanian Constitution guarantees the independence of justice proposes the appointment of judges deals with the judges 'careers deals with the disciplinary liability
Superior Council of Magistracy Is composed of 19 members: 9 judges (elected by their peers) 5 prosecutors (elected by their peers) the Minister of Justice the President of the High Court of Cassation and Justice the General Public Prosecutor two representatives of the civil society appointed by the Senate
Superior Council of Magistracy Works in Plenum and 2 sections: One section for judges One section for prosecutors Disciplinary procedures against judges take place only in front of the Section for judges, composed of: - 9 judges - President of the High Court of Cassation and Justice (no right to vote) - Minister of Justice (no right to vote)
The holders of the disciplinary action in front of Section of Judges The Judicial inspection The Minister of Justice (for judges and prosecutors) The President of the High Cassation and Justice (only for judges)
The Decision issued by the Section of Judges May be appealed in front of the High Court of Cassation and Justice (panel of 5 judges) by the judge the Judicial Inspection the other holder of the disciplinary action who exercised it
Judicial Inspection oIndependent legal entity within the SCM oRun by a chief inspector (judge) appointed by SCM after a contest oThe inspectors are judges (8 years experience), appointed by the chief inspector after a contest 32 judge inspectors (4.600 judges)
Principles -Judicial Inspection Legality Confidentiality Transparency Impartiality and independence of inspectors Judge s independence and authority of res judicata
Principles -Judicial Inspection Legality Confidentiality Transparency Impartiality and independence of inspectors Judge s independence and authority of res judicata
Who can refer to JI The Ministry of Justice The President of the High Court of Cassation and Justice Any other interested person Judicial Inspection can makes an ex officio referral N. B. This right to refer can not question judicial decisions able to be appealed
The complaint 3 stages Preliminary Investigation (JI) Disciplinary investigation (JI) judgement (SCM) Disciplinary Final Decision at HCCJ
The parties in front of the Section 1) The holder of the disciplinary action: The Judiciary Inspection The Minister of Justice The President of the HCCJ 2) The judge (represented by another judge or lawyer) The sessions are not available to the public (including the person who made the referral) N. B.
Who can appeal 3 parties Judge JI MoJ, President of HCCJ
Rights governing the disciplinary proceedings to be fully informed about the case to have access to all the evidence to representation to write statements and propose evidence to refuse to give statements to have a reasonable timetable of the proceeding to appeal
