Decision number 04 dated December 8, 1991 corresponding to 2 Jumada al-Thani 1412
Approving the internal regulations of the National Institute of Magistracy
The Minister of Justice,
Based on the report of the Director of the National Institute of Magistracy.
After reviewing Law No. 89-21 dated December 12, which includes the basic law of the judiciary, especially Article 25.
After consulting Executive Decree No. 90-139 dated May 19, 1990, relating to the organization and operation of the National Institute of Magistracy, as well as the rights and duties of judges, especially Articles 10-27-29-31-32-36-39-47 and 50.
After consulting Executive Decree No. 90-140 dated October 13, 1990, regarding associate professors at the National Institute of Magistracy.
After consulting Executive Decree No. 90-306 dated October 13, 1990, concerning the description of the attire for special sessions for judges, lawyers, and court clerks, especially Articles 07 and 10.
After deliberation by the Board of Directors
Decides:
Article 01 : In accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of Executive Decree No. 90-139 of May 19, 1990 mentioned above, this internal regulations of the National Institute of Magistracy is approved.
Article 02: Subject and Scope of Application.
This internal regulations, in accordance with the provisions of Executive Decree No. 90-139 of May 19, 1990, especially its Articles 31, 32, 36, 38, 39, 47, and 50, aims to define the rules of attendance and behavior of student judges, their representation, as well as the obligations arising from the use of various facilities, equipment, and annexes of the National Institute of Magistracy.
It also applies to all other categories of personnel authorized to attend training and refresher courses provided for in Articles 04-24 and 26 of the aforementioned decree.
Article 03: Respect for the Institute
Belonging to the National Institute of Magistracy is an honor that requires the student judge to be trustworthy in his behavior and in all circumstances, due to the responsibility entrusted to him in this capacity, towards the State, the public, and the judiciary in general.
Article 04: Institute Access
The Institute is open to all legally registered student judges, and access to the Institute may be denied to any student who does not present his ID card and identification badge. Similarly, access is prohibited to anyone who does not belong to this institution.
The use of the ID card is strictly limited to its aforementioned purpose, and any violation of this rule exposes the offender to sanctions, including possible expulsion.
The student judge must return his ID card to the administration in case of resignation or permanent expulsion .
Article 05: Establishment Regime
Student judges are subject to the overall internal regulations, and the administration may, exceptionally and upon their written request, allow them to opt for a semi-residential regime provided they respect the class schedules.
Article 06: The contribution of student judges to the operating costs of the institute is mandatory and is calculated based on one of the aforementioned regimes.
Article 07: The rules of the internal regulations
regarding accommodation, food, and other services will be defined by a special instruction issued by the director of the institute, and internal instructions will be provided when necessary.
Article 08: Objective of the training
The courses given at the Institute as well as the internships carried out within the judicial bodies and public institutions granting the student judges the legal and judicial qualifications necessary for the exercise of the judicial profession at the end of the internship.
Article 09: The primary responsibility of the student judge is to take charge of their own training
Among the duties of the student judge and what is imposed on them, they must personally take charge of their own training at the Institute and within the judicial bodies. Therefore, they must make their personal objectives those set forth in article (08) above, and strive to contribute to their achievement through continuous work and exceptional efforts.
Article 10: Preparedness of the student judge
The student judge must always be prepared at the Institute during working hours.
Article 11: Internship at the judiciary
During their two-year training and concurrently with their education at the National Institute of Judiciary, student judges undertake internships at judicial bodies and public institutions. They are required to join the designated judicial bodies for this purpose, failing which they will be dismissed.
Article 12: Respect for judges, staff, and other rmployees during internships at judicial bodies and public institutions…
The primary duty of the judicial student is to take care of all aspects of internships conducted within judicial bodies and public institutions in order to gain more knowledge.
He must also, as a prospective member of the institute, be disciplined and show the respect and appreciation due to his trainers.
Moreover, he must adhere to the rules governing the judicial bodies and public institutions hosting him.
Article 13: Wearing judicial attire during classes and official gatherings
Judicial students are required to wear judicial attire during classes. Since it symbolizes the judiciary, they must observe cleanliness, decorum, and respect in all circumstances.
Article 14: Attendance to Classes
Article 27: The national competition for the recruitment of student judges includes written and oral exams.
The content of the candidate’s file, the number, nature, and duration of the tests, as well as their coefficient and program, as well as the composition of the examination committee, are determined by decision of the Minister of Justice upon proposal of the general director of the school.
Article 28 : The school requests the conduct of an administrative investigation carried out by qualified authorities to ensure that the student judges enjoy their civil and national rights and possess good moral character.
Article 29 : Foreign candidates who meet the required conditions may be admitted directly to the school, pursuant to a decision by the Minister of Justice, after consulting the Minister responsible for Foreign Affairs.