Article 24. Procedure for Resolving a Declared Recusal

In case of a recusal, the court shall hear the opinion of the persons participating in the case, as well as the person with regard to whom the recusal is filed, if the challenged wants to give explanations.

The issue of recusal of a judge who is considering a case solely shall be resolved by the chairman of the court.

The issue of recusal of a judge who is considering a case in a collegial court composition shall be resolved by the same composition of the court by a majority vote in the absence of the judge to whom the recusal has been filed. If the number of votes cast for the recusal and against the recusal is equal, the judge shall be considered recused.

The issue of recusal of several judges or to the entire composition of the court considering the case shall be resolved by the same composition by a simple majority of votes.

The issue of self-recusation or recusal of a prosecutor, expert, specialist, court secretary and translator shall be resolved by the court considering the case.

The issue of self-recusation of a judge shall be resolved by the court in the manner prescribed by this article.

Based on the results of consideration of the issue of recusal, a determination shall be adopted.