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Judicial System

Complete court system explained! ✓ Constitutional Court ✓ Supreme Court ✓ Judicial independence ✓ 3 instances

About This Topic

Judicial power in Lithuania is exercised only by courts. The court system includes general jurisdiction (district, regional, Supreme Court), administrative, and the Constitutional Court.

Key Points

  • •Independence of courts and subordination only to law
  • •Constitutional Court - 9 judges, 9-year term
  • •Judges appointed until age 65
  • •Court hearings are public, except in cases provided by law
  • •Courts adopt decisions in the state language

Related Constitution Articles

Art. 102Art. 103Art. 105Art. 109Art. 110

Frequently Asked Questions

Who appoints Constitutional Court judges?

The Constitutional Court consists of 9 judges: 3 appointed by Parliament, 3 by the President, 3 by the Chairman of the Supreme Court.

What is the term of Constitutional Court judges?

Constitutional Court judges are appointed for a 9-year term, with one-third replaced every 3 years.

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