Hornillos del Camino calls for neighbors to serve as titular justice of the peace

The City Council of Hornillos del Camino has announced a public call for the provision of the position of titular justice of the peace, as the current term is nearing its end. The call, signed by Mayor Pedro Mayor Gil on August 14, 2026, is published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Burgos number 162, dated August 27, 2026, with official reference BOPBUR-2026-03591.

The call is processed in accordance with the provisions of Article 5.1 of Regulation 3/1995, of June 7, on Justices of the Peace, which regulates the election procedure for these positions of local judicial relevance. The justice of the peace performs justice administration functions in the municipality, meaning the selection directly affects the judicial life of the town.

Requirements for Applicants

Interested parties must meet a series of conditions to submit their candidacy for the position:

• Be Spanish and of legal age.
• Reside in the municipality of Hornillos del Camino.
• Meet the requirements demanded by the Organic Law of the Judiciary for entry into the judicial career, with two exceptions: a law degree is not required, nor are the requirements derived from age retirement, provided that this does not pose a physical or psychological impediment to the performance of the position.

Documentation and Submission Deadline

Applications must be addressed to the City Council of Hornillos del Camino and accompanied by the following documentation:

• Copy of the DNI (National ID).
• Sworn statement of not being subject to any of the causes of incapacity, incompatibility, or prohibition provided for in Articles 303, 389, and 395 of the Organic Law of the Judiciary and in Article 23 of the Regulation on Justices of the Peace.

The deadline for submitting applications is fifteen business days, counted from the day following the publication of the announcement in the Official Gazette of the Province.

Where to Submit Applications

Candidacies may be submitted through several channels:

• At the offices of the City Council of Hornillos del Camino, Mondays and Fridays from 9:00 to 14:00 hours.
• Through the city council’s electronic office (hornillosdelcamino.sedelectronica.es).
• By any of the means provided for in Article 16.4 of Law 39/2015, of October 1, on the Common Administrative Procedure of Public Administrations.

The call represents an opportunity for the residents of Hornillos del Camino to participate in the administration of justice in their municipality, a position that guarantees the resolution of minor matters without the need to travel to the capital. The process, regulated by state legislation on justices of the peace, reinforces the role of proximity justice in the rural areas of Burgos.

Source: Official Gazette of the Province of Burgos, no. 162, August 27, 2026, section III. Local Administration, page 15 (official reference: BOPBUR-2026-03591).