Galați judge permanently removed after repeatedly delaying hundreds of civil cases

The High Court of Cassation and Justice announced the final exclusion of a civil judge serving in Galați after she repeatedly postponed decisions in 387 civil cases, with delays reaching as long as 381 days and lacking valid justification. The disciplinary chamber of the Superior Council of Magistracy had previously imposed the exclusion, which the High Court affirmed while dismissing the judge's appeal. The court highlighted that the judge had earlier faced disciplinary measures for comparable conduct and inappropriate attitudes during service.

Her defense cited heavy workload, case complexity, inexperience in civil law, and personal health issues, but the panel rejected these explanations, noting her workload matched that of her peers. The ruling reinforces the expectation that magistrates resolve cases promptly to maintain public confidence in the judiciary.