It ensures the autonomy and independence of the judicial branch in the Republic of Croatia by autonomously deciding on the appointment, promotion, transfer, dismissal and disciplinary accountability of judges and presiding judges.

After collecting opinions, the Ministry submits the list of candidates eligible for judgeship to the Council.

Council is obligated to obtain the opinion of the authorized committee of the Croatian Parliament during the appointment process.

The judge is accountable for committing disciplinary offenses which are: Disciplinary proceedings are particularly initiated if the judge fails to develop and deliver judicial decisions within the legal deadline, if the judicial council evaluated his work with a negative grade and if, without reasonable cause, the number of decisions made by the judge in one year is below average.

The judge against whom disciplinary proceedings was initiated is allowed to defend himself in person or through lawyer.