Ügyészség — büntetés-végrehajtási törvényességi felügyelet
Ügyészség (BV felügyelet)
Summary
The Hungarian Prosecution Service exercises legality supervision (törvényességi felügyelet) over all penal institutions under Act CLXIII of 2011 and Act CCXL of 2013. Prosecutors may inspect prisons at any time, review all records relating to the lawful execution of sentences, and order remedial action; persistent unlawfulness must be referred to a court. The Prosecutor General (Legfőbb ügyész) is elected by a two-thirds parliamentary majority for a nine-year term and may not be removed before the term ends except for cause via parliamentary action. The service submits annual reports to Parliament. It has no direct discipline authority over prison staff — misconduct findings are referred to the competent disciplinary or criminal authority. All members are career prosecutors; no civilian composition requirement exists.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Supermajority legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 9 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Act CLXIII of 2011 on the Prosecution Service; Act CCXL of 2013 on Enforcement of Penalties, Measures, Certain Coercive Measures and Detention for Misdemeanours
- Citation
- Act CLXIII of 2011, Chapter VI (törvényességi felügyelet); Act CCXL of 2013
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Statutory legality supervision of the execution of custodial sentences, measures, coercive measures, and detention; covers all penal institutions under the Hungarian Prison Service (Büntetés-végrehajtási Szervezet)