What does a lay judge (Schöffin/Schöffe) do in Germany? He/she …

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Lay judges ("Schöffinnen und Schöffen") are honorary judges and decide together with the professional judges on guilt and punishment. Legal advice, certificates and defence are the tasks of lawyers, authorities and defence counsel.

Lay judges decide together with judges on guilt and punishment.

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