Supreme Court dismisses judge's appeal regarding lawful referral to ZUS doctor for incapacity assessment.
Poland (PL)
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court dismissed Maria W.'s appeal against the National Council of the Judiciary's decision to place her in retirement. The Council transferred her to retirement after she unreasonably refused a mandatory psychological examination ordered by the Chief Judge of the District Court. The Court ruled that the referral was a valid administrative act within the judge's employment relationship and that the refusal constituted an unjustified failure to undergo necessary medical evaluation.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 70 ust. 2 Prawa o ustroju sądów powszechnych; Art. 71 § 2 Prawa o ustroju sądów powszechnych: A judge's transfer to retirement is lawful if they unreasonably refuse a medical examination ordered by the court president, as such examinations include all necessary consultations required to assess judicial capacity.