The Saeima relieves Judge Elīna Volika of her duties at the Latgale District Court

The Saeima has relieved Elīna Volika, a judge of the Latgale District Court, from her duties as a judge. The decision was expressed in a Saeima announcement published in the official publication of Latvijas Vēstnesis, OP 2026/176, on September 14, 2026.

Official Announcement

The announcement regarding the judge’s removal is included in publication OP 2026/176 under the “Constitutional Institutions” section as the first item. The document is a Saeima announcement titled “On the relief of Latgale District Court judge Elīna Volika from the office of judge.”

• Official publication: Latvijas Vēstnesis, September 14, 2026, No. 176
• Document reference: OP 2026/176, item 1
• Issuing body: Saeima

Judicial Personnel Decisions

The appointment and removal of judges is the exclusive competence of the Saeima, as established in the constitutional order of Latvia. Such decisions are officially announced in Latvijas Vēstnesis and enter into force upon publication.

In the same publication, the Saeima also published a second similar announcement — regarding the relief of Zemgale District Court judge Sarmīte Daukšte from the office of judge. Both decisions indicate simultaneous personnel changes in regional district courts.

Impact on Regional Court Operations

The Latgale District Court serves a wide region in eastern Latvia, and the removal of a judge affects the court’s operational capacity and case processing timelines. The precise justification for the removal and the effective date were not disclosed in the headline of the published announcement.

Conclusion

The removal of judges from office is a significant element of judicial independence and personnel management, affecting both the continuity of court operations and public trust in the judicial system. The publication of the decision in Latvijas Vēstnesis ensures its legal force and visibility.

Official source: Latvijas Vēstnesis, September 14, 2026, No. 176, official publication OP 2026/176, item 1 — “On the relief of Latgale District Court judge Elīna Volika from the office of judge” (Saeima announcement). Document file: vestnesis-2026-09-14-176.full.md.