China’s Judicial Accountability Procedure: Function, Mode, and Transformation

Abstract

The judicial accountability procedure is a process in which specific entities exercise their accountability powers in accordance with specific procedures, ensuring the effective operation of the judicial responsibility system. It is an important component of the judicial accountability mechanism for judicial personnel. The ju - dicial accountability procedure has the characteristics of independence, step by step, and autonomy. It plays a role in regulating the accountability process, maintaining accountability fairness, and protecting the rights of those held accountable. There are two modes of judicial accountability procedures: administrative account- ability procedure and judicial accountability procedure, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The accountability process for China’ s judicial personnel has undergone a transformation from administrative accountability to a coexistence of administrative accountability and judicial accountability. Based on the in - dependence and professionalism of judicial power, judicial accountability procedures are more suitable for supervising and controlling the judicial actions of judicial personnel. The development and improvement of judicial accountability procedures should become the direction for the future development of accountability mechanisms for judicial personnel in China.