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Lay Judges: Everything You Need to Know

21. May 2026

10 minutes of reading

A lay judge, sometimes referred to as a “judge of the people,” is a layperson who participates in the court’s decision-making in cases specified by law. This is not the same as a jury as seen in American movies. The lay judge sits directly on the bench alongside a professional judge, has the right to vote, and is independent in decision-making. However, since 2025, their role has been significantly narrowed. In new proceedings, lay judges no longer serve in district courts or in labor disputes. Their participation has been retained primarily for the most serious criminal cases, which are heard in the first instance by regional courts.

We all have the right to a fair trial. But what does that mean?

9. April 2026

8 minutes of reading

Criminal law

The right to a fair trial is one of the fundamental pillars of the rule of law. It does not mean that the court must rule in your favour. But it does mean that your rights and obligations must be decided by an independent and impartial court, in a lawful procedure, without undue delay and with the possibility to genuinely defend your rights. In Czech law, this right is mainly based on the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms and Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

How court fees work and when you can get an exemption

3. March 2026

10 minutes of reading

Citizens and the state

Court fees are a normal part of court proceedings. Those who go to court must often expect to pay a fee with the filing of an action, appeal or other petition. However, this does not apply in all cases. The Czech legal system has both statutory exemptions from court fees and individual exemptions, which are decided by the court according to the circumstances of the individual party. In this article, we summarise how court fees work in 2026, when they are payable and when you can apply for an exemption.

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How to register in the Commercial Register

21. April 2025

11 minutes of reading

Tradesmen and companies

Entry in the publicly accessible Commercial Register is mandatory for most legal entities and some natural persons. For them, the amount of income is decisive, but they can also register voluntarily. How is registration carried out and where should I deliver the application? This will be the topic of today's article.

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When can a judge be challenged for bias?

12. November 2024

11 minutes of reading

Citizens and the state

You can argue that a judge is biased if there are concrete and objective reasons that call into question his or her impartiality - for example, a personal or economic relationship with one of the parties. A mere feeling of unfairness is not enough. Moreover, the objection must be made in time, otherwise the court may not even consider it.

Jurisdiction of courts in 2026: Which court will decide your case?

22. September 2024

9 minutes of reading

Citizens and the state

The judiciary is one of the pillars of the rule of law. Its role is not only to ensure justice and the protection of individual rights, but also to resolve legal disputes effectively. Within the judicial system, you may have already come across the concept of jurisdiction. This concept determines which particular court has the authority to hear and decide your case. Learn how the jurisdiction of courts in the Czech Republic is determined and what terms such as subject matter jurisdiction, local jurisdiction or the Courts and Judges Act mean.

Arbitration or arbitration: if you want a more flexible approach, it’s definitely worth it

28. August 2024

8 minutes of reading

Other legal issues

Arbitration and arbitral proceedings, or arbitration, represent a key alternative to traditional court proceedings, particularly in the area of commercial and international disputes. It is an out-of-court way of resolving disputes through independent and impartial arbitrators. Read about the history of this institution, what cases it commonly resolves and what new developments have taken place in the field of arbitration.

Court file: what does it contain and how to find it?

6. February 2024

9 minutes of reading

Citizens and the state

A court file is a collection of all documents produced in the course of court proceedings. It contains the complaints, court decisions, evidence and other submissions of the parties. How are the files kept, how should we understand their designation and when will we see the electronicisation of the files?

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Lay Judges: Everything You Need to Know

We all have the right to a fair trial. But what does that mean?

How court fees work and when you can get an exemption

How to register in the Commercial Register

Get advice from online lawyers

When can a judge be challenged for bias?

Jurisdiction of courts in 2026: Which court will decide your case?

Arbitration or arbitration: if you want a more flexible approach, it’s definitely worth it

Court file: what does it contain and how to find it?

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