LithuaniaTeismas 16 · Courts

In what language are court proceedings held in Lithuania?

In the exam (Lithuanian)

Kokia kalba Lietuvoje vyksta teismo procesas?

  1. aIn Lithuanian or English, as the court decidesLietuvių arba anglų kalba, kaip nuspręs teismas
  2. bIn the language chosen by the accused or the claimantKalba, kurią pasirenka kaltinamasis ar ieškovas
  3. cIn the state language, with an interpreter for those who do not speak itValstybine kalba, o nemokantiems – per vertėjąCorrect answer

Why?

Court proceedings are held in the state language. People who do not speak Lithuanian are guaranteed the right to take part in investigative and court actions through an interpreter. (Article 117 of the Constitution)

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