How many levels of Judges are there in the Vietnam People's Court in 2025? What is the structure ratio of Judge levels in the Vietnam People's Court in 2025?
How many levels of Judges are there in the Vietnam People's Court in 2025?
According to Article 1 of Resolution 67/2025/UBTVQH15 regarding the levels of Judges in the Vietnam People's Court, the levels are defined as follows:
- Vietnam People's Court Judge Level 1;
- Vietnam People's Court Judge Level 2;
- Vietnam People's Court Judge Level 3.
Thus, there are a total of 3 levels of Judges in the Vietnam People's Court, including Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Judges.
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Note: Resolution 67/2025/UBTVQH15 takes effect from February 6, 2025.
How many levels of Judges are there in the Vietnam People's Court in 2025? What is the structure ratio of Judge levels in the Vietnam People's Court in 2025? (Image from the Internet)
What are the quantity and structure ratio of Judge levels in the Vietnam People's Court in 2025?
Pursuant to Article 8 of Resolution 67/2025/UBTVQH15, the number and structure ratio of Judge levels in the Vietnam People's Court in 2025 are as follows:
(1) The total number of Judges in the Vietnam People's Court across all levels is 7,004. The quantity and structure ratio of Judge levels are as follows:
- The Supreme Vietnam People's Court includes Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Judges.
The number of Judges working at the Supreme Vietnam People's Court is 50, where the ratio for Level 3 Judges is not more than 40%, for Level 2 Judges is not more than 30%, and the remainder are Level 1 Judges;
- The High Vietnam People's Court includes Level 3 Judges, with a total of 170 individuals;
- Provincial Vietnam People's Courts and specialized first-instance courts include Level 2 and Level 3 Judges.
The number of Judges at Provincial Vietnam People's Courts is 1,235, with the ratio for Level 3 Judges not exceeding 30%, and the remainder being Level 2 Judges;
- District Vietnam People's Courts include Level 1 and Level 2 Judges.
The number of Judges at District Vietnam People's Courts is 5,549, with the ratio for Level 2 Judges not exceeding 30%, and the remainder being Level 1 Judges.
(2) The total number of Judges in the Military Courts is 129. The quantity and structure ratio of Judge levels in the Military Courts are as follows:
- The Central Military Court has Level 3 Judges, with a total of 15 individuals;
- Military Region and equivalent courts include Level 2 and Level 3 Judges.
The number of Judges in Military Region and equivalent courts is 54, with the ratio for Level 3 Judges not exceeding 30%, and the remainder being Level 2 Judges;
- Regional Military Courts include Level 1 and Level 2 Judges.
The number of Judges in Regional Military Courts is 60, with the ratio for Level 2 Judges not exceeding 30%, and the remainder being Level 1 Judges.
Does a Judge have authority to review the petition for exemption of advance court fee?
According to Clause 1, Article 15 of Resolution 326/2016/UBTVQH14, which governs the authority of judges to review petitions for exemption from advance court fees, is prescribed as follows:
Authority for exemption and reduction of advance court fees and court fees
1. Before accepting a case, a Judge assigned by the Chief Justice of the Court has the authority to review petitions for exemption or reduction of advance court fees.
- After accepting the case, the Judge assigned by the Chief Justice of the Court to resolve the case has the authority to review the petition for exemption or reduction from the defendant with a counterclaim or involved person with an independent request in the case.
- The Judge assigned by the Chief Justice of the first-instance Court has authority to review the petition for exemption or reduction of appellate court fees.
- Before opening a first-instance or appellate trial, the Judge assigned by the Chief Justice to resolve the case has the authority to examine the exemption or reduction of court fees upon the request of the litigant.
- Within 3 working days from the date of receipt of the petition for exemption or reduction of advance court fees, court fees, and supporting documents proving eligibility for exemption or reduction, the Court will issue a written notification regarding the exemption or non-exemption. If not exempted or reduced, reasons must be provided.
- At the trial, the first-instance or appellate trial panel has the authority to examine the exemption or reduction of court fees for the litigant upon issuing the judgment or decision on the case.
According to the above regulation, before accepting the case, a Judge appointed by the Chief Justice of the Court has the authority to review petitions for exemption from advance court fees.
