1The chairperson of the court or prosecution office, where the magistrate under evaluation exercises the activity, shall provide an opinion on the activity of the magistrate, in accordance with the standards established by the Council.

2The opinion of the chairperson describes the activity of the magistrate and provides an assessment of the performance with regard to the criteria of evaluation by referring to the grades set forth in this law, particularly in regard to those criteria where the opinion of the chairperson differs from the self-evaluation of the magistrate. Additionally, the opinion of the chairperson shall encompass an analysis of the statistical data on the activity of the magistrate.

3The opinion of the chairperson is notified to the magistrate within four weeks from the day of notification pursuant to Article 85 of this Law.

4Within three days after the notification, the magistrate has the right to be heard and to submit a request for a meeting with the chairperson.

5The chairperson holds the meeting with the magistrate within two weeks upon submission of the request and arranges for the minutes of the meeting, which are attached to the opinion of the chairperson.

6No later than two months from the day of notification pursuant to Article 85 of this Law, the chairperson shall provide the final opinion on the performance of the magistrate, reflecting also the eventual objections by the magistrate.