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Geschichte und Verantwortung › BRD, DDR & Wiedervereinigung
Eine Gerichtsschöffin/ein Gerichtsschöffe in Deutschland ist …
- die Stellvertreterin/der Stellvertreter des Stadtoberhaupts.
- eine ehrenamtliche Richterin/ein ehrenamtlicher Richter.
- ein Mitglied eines Gemeinderats.
- eine Person, die Jura studiert hat.
Why this is the correct answer
A Gerichtsschöffe is a lay judge — a member of the public rather than a trained lawyer — who participates in criminal trials alongside professional judges. Schöffen are selected by lot from eligible citizens for a five-year term and serve without pay beyond basic expenses. Their inclusion in the justice system reflects the democratic principle that citizens should have a role in determining guilt and punishment.