In a public hearing, the chairman of the Court gives the parties the right to speak; they can be represented and assisted by an attorney.

The court after having listened to the position of the General State attorney, takes there and then a decision in the form of a decree that is read to the present public. This decree is given to the clerk of the court where the parties may view it free of charge.

The Council of burgomasters and lay judges is immediately informed about the judgment of the decree by the State attorney’s office.

The decree shall be immediately executed in case it has direct consequence on the modification of the voters’ list.