1The competent authority, in the sense of Article 69 paragraph 2 of this Law, shall dismiss the request on the initiation of disciplinary proceedings without a hearing session, if there are no reasons provided for the request, if there are grounds for closing the investigation or, if the statute of limitation has expired at the time of opening the investigation.
2In other cases, the competent authority, in the sense of Article 69 paragraph 2 of this Law, shall schedule a hearing session not later than one month after receiving the proposal to impose a disciplinary sanction.
3The judicial civil servant shall have the right to be heard, to submit statements and further evidence as well as to be represented.
4The competent authority, in the sense of Article 69 paragraph 1 of this Law, shall present the investigation findings during the disciplinary session.
5The competent authority, in the sense of Article 69 paragraph 2 of this Law, shall review and decide on the proposal.
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