Appointment of new magistrates by seniority in the judicial career
16 Apr 2026
Effective: 25 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Judges promoted to magistrates and judicial bodies where they are incorporated
Summary
Several judges are promoted to magistrates by seniority. It is a routine administrative procedure in the Spanish judicial career.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Royal Decree 254/2026 formalizes the promotion to magistrate of various judges who have met the seniority requirements established in the Organic Law of the Judicial Power. This type of promotion by seniority rotation is a regulated mechanism that guarantees professional progression within the judicial career without d…
Full official title
Real Decreto 254/2026, de 25 de marzo, por el que se nombran Magistrados y Magistradas a los Jueces y Juezas a quienes corresponde la promoción por el turno de antigüedad.