Legal dictionary
Judicial recusal on the judge’s initiative
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
A judge withdrawing where a statutory ground affects their participation. It safeguards impartiality and must follow the prescribed procedure.
Legal reference
Judiciary Act · Art. 217 — Judicial recusal on the judge’s initiative, Art. 219 — Judicial recusal on the judge’s initiative
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.