Disziplinargericht für Landesbedienstete
Disziplinargericht
Summary
The Disziplinargericht für Landesbedienstete (Disciplinary Court for Civil Servants) is established under the Staatspersonalgesetz (StPG, LGBl. 2008 Nr. 144) as the statutory disciplinary tribunal for all Liechtenstein state employees, including the sworn members of the Landespolizei and prison staff. It adjudicates duty violations and may impose binding sanctions — including reprimand, salary reduction, and dismissal — without any veto by the employing agency. The court has full access to personnel files and evidence in disciplinary proceedings. It is not a civilian review board; composition is not restricted to civilians and no civilian-majority requirement exists. The Disziplinargericht is not an independent investigator of use-of-force incidents — cases are referred to it by supervisory authorities or the prosecutor after preliminary investigation.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | No |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Staatspersonalgesetz (StPG), LGBl. 2008 Nr. 144, Title on Disciplinary Proceedings (Disziplinarrecht)
- Citation
- StPG, LGBl. 2008 Nr. 144, enacted 24 April 2008; LR-Nr. 174.11
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Statutory disciplinary tribunal with jurisdiction over all state civil servants (Landesbedienstete) of the Principality of Liechtenstein, including sworn members of the Landespolizei, on matters of duty violations; may impose sanctions up to and including dismissal.