The President of the State administers the oath to the new judges

The President of the State has accepted the oath of the new judges, and this information was officially published in the August 28, 2026, issue of Latvijas Vēstnesis OP 2026/165. The decision on the acceptance of the oath is determined by the President of the State, who, according to the constitutional order of Latvia, is the final authority in the process of appointing judges.

Official Notice

The document titled “On the Acceptance of the Judges’ Oath” is included in the Information from the President of the State section, found in the table of contents of publication OP 2026/165. The notice was published in Latvijas Vēstnesis — the official publication of the Republic of Latvia — on August 28, 2026.

• Publication number: OP 2026/165
• Publication date: August 28, 2026
• Document type: Information from the President of the State
• Section: Constitutional Institutions — President of the State

The Process of Appointing Judges

The acceptance of the judges’ oath is a crucial stage in the process of appointing judges to office, certifying the new judges’ readiness to fulfill their duties in accordance with the Constitution of Latvia and the laws. The acceptance of the oath before the President of the State is an official act that solidifies the judge’s legal status and initiates their activity within the court system.

This step affects the operation of the court system, as the assumption of office by new judges ensures the strengthening of court capacity and the continuity of case hearings. Public trust in the rule of law is largely based on the professionalism of judges and their sworn promise to abide by the law.

Significance for the Court System

The acceptance of the oath by new judges is part of a regular process of renewing and supplementing the court system. Every new judge, upon taking office, assumes responsibility for fair and objective litigation, which is the foundation of a state governed by the rule of law.

The publication of the notice in Latvijas Vēstnesis ensures the official and publicly accessible recording of this information, allowing society to follow personnel changes in the court system and the strengthening of the rule of law in the state.

Conclusion

The assumption of office by new judges after the acceptance of the oath before the President of the State is a significant event in the Latvian court system, directly impacting the quality of court work and public trust in the rule of law. The official notice OP 2026/165 certifies this process and ensures its public visibility.

Source: Latvijas Vēstnesis, August 28, 2026, issue OP 2026/165, section “Constitutional Institutions — President of the State”, document “On the Acceptance of the Judges’ Oath” (Information from the President of the State). Available at: www.vestnesis.lv