LithuaniaTeismas 10 · Courts

Who appoints the judges of the regional and district courts?

In the exam (Lithuanian)

Kas skiria apygardų ir apylinkių teismų teisėjus?

  1. aThe Seimas by secret ballotSeimas slaptu balsavimu
  2. bThe President of the RepublicRespublikos PrezidentasCorrect answer
  3. cThe Minister of JusticeTeisingumo ministras

Why?

The judges and presidents of regional (apygardų), district (apylinkių) and specialised courts are appointed, promoted and dismissed by the President of the Republic. The approval of the Seimas is not needed here. (Article 112 of the Constitution)

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