The Judges’ Evaluation Commission has adopted a revised regulation on its organization and operations, aligning with recent legislative reforms on the external evaluation of judges and prosecutors.
The updated regulation expands the Commission’s composition, adjusts its decision-making procedures, and introduces clear rules for managing and transmitting information. Under the new framework, the Commission will consist of nine members—four national and five international—and will function through three evaluation panels instead of two.
Meetings will be considered deliberative when at least five members attend, including at least three international members. In a tie, the decision supported by at least three international members will prevail.
The regulation also introduces strict timelines for drafting reasoned reports. Each panel must deliver its report within 30 working days of the hearing. In complex cases, evaluators may extend the deadline once by up to 15 days, provided they notify the evaluated individual in advance.
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When a person is subject to multiple evaluation procedures, evaluators will not conduct these assessments simultaneously. The regulation sets a priority order for handling them.
Additionally, the Commission has established clear procedures for information management at the end of its mandate. The Commission will transfer all collected data to the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) and then destroy it on its premises under the supervision of a special group that includes national and international members and representatives from the Secretariat and the CSM.
These changes aim to enhance transparency, consistency, and international oversight in the vetting process, reinforcing trust in Moldova’s judicial reform efforts.