The independence of judges is guaranteed, in particular, by providing the procedure for the appointment and release from office of judges, remuneration and restrictions on activities of judges and special conditions of status in service by law.
Kohtunike sõltumatust püütakse tagada eeskätt kohtunike ametisse nimetamise ja ametist vabastamise korra, tasustamise, tegevuspiirangute ning muude teenistusliku seisundi eritingimuste sätestamisega seaduses.