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President of the Supreme Court of Lithuania

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President of the
Supreme Court of Lithuania
Lietuvos Aukščiausiojo Teismo Pirmininkas
since 27 March 2023
StyleHer Excellency
TypeHead of the Supreme Court of Lithuania
StatusChief Justice
Member ofJustices of the Supreme Court of Lithuania
AppointerPresident
(With the consent of Seimas)
Term lengthFive years, no limit
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Lithuania
Formation1992
First holderVytautas Greičius
Websitehttps://www.lat.lt

The President of the Supreme Court of Lithuania (Lithuanian: Lietuvos Aukščiausiojo Teismo Pirmininkas) is the President or chief justice of the Supreme Court of Lithuania. The president is regarded as one of two equivalent heads of judicial branch in Government of Lithuania. Another head is the president of the Constitutional Court of Lithuania. The current President of the Supreme Court of Lithuania is Incumbent Danguolė Bublienė.[1][2]

Appointment

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The President of the Supreme Court of Lithuania is appointed by the President of Lithuania with the consent of Seimas. By the Constitution of Lithuania, the President of the Supreme Court of Lithuania serves a term of five years, with the possibility of reappointment for a second term.[3]

Duties

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The President of the Supreme Court of Lithuania is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Court, ensuring that it functions effectively and in accordance with the law. This role includes managing the court's administrative tasks, presiding over important legal cases, and representing the court in national and international matters. The President also plays a key role in ensuring consistency within the judicial system by supervising the activities of lower courts and promoting transparency through the publication of rulings. Through these duties, the President helps uphold the rule of law and maintain the independence and integrity of Lithuania's judiciary.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Lietuvos Aukščiausiasis Teismas". Lietuvos Aukščiausiasis Teismas (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  2. ^ Andrukaitytė, Milena. "D.Bublienė paskirta Lietuvos Aukščiausiojo Teismo pirmininke". 15min.lt (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  3. ^ "LIETUVOS RESPUBLIKOS KONSTITUCIJA". www.lrs.lt. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
  4. ^ "Teismų sistema - Lietuvos teismai". www.teismai.lt. Retrieved 2025-01-04.