What does a lay judge do in Germany? He / she ...
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Correct answer to question 140: decides with judges on guilt and punishment.
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Lay judges (Schöffen) are honorary judges who decide on guilt and sentence in criminal trials together with the professional judges. Their vote carries the same weight as a professional judge's under Section 30 of the Courts Constitution Act.
The question in German, as it appears in the test
Was macht ein Schöffe / eine Schöffin in Deutschland? Er / Sie …
Last updated: November 2026
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