Key data
| Regulation | Agreement of 16 September 2026, of the Plenary of the CGPJ, by which the provision of the Presidency of the Madrid High Court of Justice is called |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | 29 September 2026 |
| Entry into force | 29 September 2026 |
| Affected parties | Judges in active service or in special services with at least 10 years in category and 15 in the Judicial Career |
| Application deadline | 20 calendar days from publication in the BOE (from 29/09/2026) |
| Category | Public Sector — Judicial Power |
| Type of appointment | Discretionary, by royal decree at the proposal of the Plenary of the CGPJ |
| Cause of vacancy | Promotion of Celso Rodríguez Padrón to the Supreme Court |
The Presidency of the High Court of Justice of Madrid —one of the most institutionally relevant judicial positions in Spain— becomes vacant and must be filled urgently. The reason: the promotion of Celso Rodríguez Padrón to the Supreme Court. The Plenary of the General Council of the Judicial Power (CGPJ) approved, dated 16 September 2026, the call agreement published in the BOE on 29 September 2026 (reference BOE-A-2026-20159).
This is a position of governmental and jurisdictional nature, which means that whoever holds it will assume both the direction of the court and jurisdictional competencies. The final appointment will be formalized through royal decree, at the proposal of the Plenary of the CGPJ, following the discretionary nature of the process.
What does this regulation establish?
The CGPJ agreement formally calls for the process to fill the Presidency of the Madrid High Court of Justice. The essential elements of the process are as follows:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Position called | Presidency of the High Court of Justice of Madrid |
| Cause of vacancy | Promotion of Celso Rodríguez Padrón to the Supreme Court |
| Type of position | Governmental and jurisdictional |
| Type of appointment | Discretionary |
| Proposing body | Plenary of the CGPJ |
| Form of appointment | Royal decree |
| Application deadline | 20 calendar days from publication in the BOE (29/09/2026) |
| Form of submission | Exclusively electronic |
Candidates must provide, together with their application, the following documentation:
- Statement of jurisdictional merits: accreditation of trajectory and achievements in the exercise of jurisdictional functions.
- Action program: document that sets out the candidate's vision and objectives for the position.
- Accrediting documentation of the required qualifications (seniority in category and in the Judicial Career).
Economic and operational impact
This call does not generate direct economic impact for companies or citizens. Its relevance is institutional and operational for the functioning of the judicial system in the Community of Madrid, which is the territorial jurisdiction of the Madrid High Court of Justice.
For candidate judges, the operational impact is immediate: the 20-day calendar period from 29 September 2026 is tight, and the preparation of documentation —especially the statement of merits and action program— requires immediate dedication. Submission is exclusively electronic, so it is essential to have the necessary digital identification means.
For the Madrid judicial and business environment, the filling of this position has indirect relevance: the Presidency of the Madrid High Court of Justice has court governance competencies that affect the organization of courts and tribunals in the Community of Madrid, with impact on the timing and management of ongoing judicial proceedings.
Who does it affect?
- Judges in active service who meet the seniority requirements: at least 10 years in the judge category and 15 years in the Judicial Career.
- Judges in special services who accredit the same seniority requirements.
- Judicial bodies of the Community of Madrid, whose organization and governance depends on who holds the Presidency of the High Court of Justice.
- Litigants, companies and citizens with proceedings in Madrid courts, indirectly, given the impact of the Presidency on court management.
Practical example
A judge in active service who entered the Judicial Career in 2005 and accessed the judge category in 2013 accumulates, as of the call date (29/09/2026), 21 years in the Judicial Career and 13 years in the judge category. He meets both minimum requirements (15 and 10 years respectively) and may submit his candidacy.
To do so, he must prepare and submit electronically before the expiration of the 20-day calendar period (approximately 19 October 2026): his statement of jurisdictional merits, his action program for the Presidency of the Madrid High Court of Justice and the accrediting documentation of his seniority. The final appointment, if selected at the proposal of the Plenary of the CGPJ, will be formalized by royal decree.
What should candidates do now?
- Verify compliance with requirements: check that at least 10 years in the judge category and 15 years in the Judicial Career are accredited in active or special services status.
- Calculate the exact deadline: the 20-day calendar period begins on 29 September 2026; the approximate submission deadline is 19 October 2026.
- Prepare the statement of jurisdictional merits: compile and draft the merits accumulated in the exercise of jurisdictional functions.
- Develop the action program: document that sets out the strategic vision and objectives for the Presidency of the Madrid High Court of Justice.
- Gather the accrediting documentation of the required seniority qualifications.
- Submit the application electronically: ensure you have the necessary digital identification means for electronic submission before the deadline expires.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Presidency of the Madrid High Court of Justice?
Judges in active service or in special services status who accredit at least 10 years in the judge category and 15 years in the Judicial Career may apply. No other additional requirements are established in the call published in the BOE on 29/09/2026.
What is the deadline for submitting an application for the Presidency of the Madrid High Court of Justice?
The deadline is 20 calendar days from publication in the BOE, which took place on 29 September 2026. The approximate submission deadline is 19 October 2026. Submission is exclusively electronic.
Why is the Presidency of the Madrid High Court of Justice vacant?
The vacancy occurs due to the promotion of Celso Rodríguez Padrón to the Supreme Court. The Plenary of the CGPJ approved the call agreement on 16 September 2026, published in the BOE on 29 September 2026.
How is the appointment of the new President of the Madrid High Court of Justice formalized?
The appointment is of a discretionary nature and is formalized through royal decree, at the proposal of the Plenary of the CGPJ. This is not a regulated merit-based competition with objective scoring, but a discretionary appointment by the governing body of the Judicial Power.
What documentation must be submitted to apply for the Presidency of the Madrid High Court of Justice?
Candidates must provide: a statement of jurisdictional merits, an action program for the position and the accrediting documentation of the required seniority qualifications (10 years in category and 15 in the Judicial Career). Submission is exclusively electronic.
Official source
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Notice: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-20159
