Castellanos de Castro announces the opening for the position of titular justice of the peace

The City Council of Castellanos de Castro has announced the public call for the filling of the vacant position of titular justice of the peace for this municipality in Burgos. The edict, signed by Mayor Lorenzo Santamaría Vélez, is published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Burgos number 175, dated September 15, 2026, with the official reference BOPBUR-2026-03784.

The vacancy will be filled through a procedure open to all persons who meet the required legal conditions, who must submit their applications to the General Registry of the council within one month starting from the day following the publication of the edict in the provincial gazette.

Regulatory Framework

The call is processed in compliance with Article 5 of Regulation 3/1995, of June 7, on Justices of the Peace, which regulates the procedure for filling these positions. Applicants must adhere to the requirements set forth in Article 1, second paragraph, of the aforementioned regulation, which establishes the conditions of capacity and compatibility for the performance of the function.

The edict is framed within section III. Local Administration of the gazette, under the section corresponding to announcements from the province’s city councils.

Requirements and Procedure

Those interested in applying for the position must submit their application to the General Registry of the City Council of Castellanos de Castro within the established period:

• Submission deadline: one month from the day following the publication of the edict in the Official Gazette of the Province.
• Destination of applications: General Registry of the city council.
• Conditions: those set forth in Article 1, second paragraph, of Regulation 3/1995, of June 7, on Justices of the Peace.
• Calling body: City Council of Castellanos de Castro.

The edict, dated in Castellanos de Castro on August 26, 2026, is published “for general knowledge” of the residents and all persons interested in the position.

Relevance of the Position

The figure of the justice of the peace plays an essential role in the administration of justice in municipalities without their own judicial district, assuming functions of conciliation and the processing of minor matters. Filling this vacancy ensures the continuity of the judicial service in Castellanos de Castro, a position of local relevance that directly affects the daily lives of its residents.

The call will remain open for the month following its publication, and the city council itself will, in accordance with the regulatory procedure, resolve the filling of the position.

Source: Official Gazette of the Province of Burgos, no. 175, September 15, 2026, section III. Local Administration, p. 15 (official reference: BOPBUR-2026-03784).