The exercise of judicial power by justices of the peace in the Russian Federation

In 2000, justices of the peace began to exercise judicial power in the Russian Federation. Courts were created and are actively operating, bringing the judiciary as close to the population as possible. During the time that passed since the beginning of the work of magistrates' courts in the Russian Federation, serious problems in the organization of their activities have come to light. Among them, perhaps the main one is an excessive workload of magistrates, which prevents the achievement of the main objectives that were pursued at their creation, namely, ensuring the accessible and expeditious implementation of judicial power. Solving the problem of workload of magistrates, it is necessary to take into account the main characteristics of justice of the peace, its essence. At the same time a comprehensive approach to the study of problems related to the administration of justice by justices of the peace in criminal cases, as well as the improvement of organizational support for the activities of modern magistrates' courts in Russia is necessary. This monograph is intended for those who are interested in issues of judicial power, organization of justice of the peace and the activities of justices of the peace in criminal cases.