The article provides a comprehensive analysis of administrative-legal forms and procedures of public oversight in the activities of judicial authorities. It emphasizes that increasing openness, transparency, and accountability of the system in modern conditions is driven not only by global democratization trends but also by current social and political challenges. The article highlights that public oversight is evolving from a purely formal mechanism into a full-fledged platform for interaction between society and the state. The author theoretically distinguishes between the concepts of “legal form” as the external expression of legally significant activity and “procedure” as the internal organizational logic that determines the algorithm for achieving a legal result.

Current trends in the development of institutional and non-institutional forms of oversight are revealed, including public councils, the introduction of advisory bodies, the implementation of electronic participation platforms, and systems for analytical monitoring of judicial activity. Particular attention is paid to the development of mechanisms for open access to court hearings and decisions, the procedures for submitting appeals, complaints, and public participation in disciplinary proceedings against judges.

The legal framework for implementing public oversight is analyzed, ranging from constitutional provisions and special laws to by-laws of the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine. It is determined that the real effectiveness of oversight is ensured by a combination of regulated procedures, institutional support, and the use of information technologies.

In conclusion, the study demonstrates that the effectiveness of public oversight over the activities of judicial authorities largely depends on clear regulatory frameworks for participation forms and procedures, their adaptability to modern conditions, and the level of engagement of various social actors in the exercise of oversight functions.

Key words: administrative procedures, administrative-legal forms, openness, public councils, public oversight, e-justice, institutional mechanisms, accountability, transparency, judiciary.

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