Volunteer judges honored: A ceremony in Burgk Castle!

Volunteer judges honored: A ceremony in Burgk Castle!

In the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district, the honorary judges, the lay judges, were given special recognition. District Administrator Michael Geisler invited around 40 guests to the historic Burgk Castle in Freital in mid-December to thank these committed citizens for their valuable cooperation in the judiciary. Together with other high-ranking representatives, including the district court director Rainer Aradei-Odenkirchen and the deputy district court director Andreas Beeskow, certificates were presented for their work over the past few years. Geisler emphasized the important role of lay judges: “The participation of the population in the judiciary is still an important achievement of modern criminal proceedings based on the rule of law,” he said wochenkurier.info reported.

Volunteering as a pillar of justice

The lay judges, who serve in both district and regional courts, make a crucial contribution to promoting justice in criminal proceedings. They have the same voice as professional judges in making judgments, which makes their participation an indispensable part of the democratic process. District Administrator Geisler emphasized that their efforts create trust in the judiciary and ensure justice and fairness. These values ​​are essential for the functioning of a just society. How saechsische.de reported, the lay judges' current term runs from 2024 to 2028, underscoring their continued relevance in case law.