On February 23, an extended meeting took place to discuss the results of the work of local courts in the Chui region for the year 2025. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Kyrgyzstan, Mederbek Satyiev.
The first item on the agenda was the discussion of the quality of justice in the region, the state of the judicial authorities, and their key indicators. According to data provided by the department, the Chui regional court reviewed 2,150 cases last year, of which 848 judicial decisions were appealed. The rate of upholding decisions was 73.82%.
Overall, the courts of the Chui region processed more than 42,000 cases last year, with the average stability of judicial decisions ranging from 60% to 70%. The highest percentage of decisions upheld was recorded in the Chui regional court, as well as in the courts of the city of Tokmok and the Jail district, while the lowest indicators were observed in the Sokuluk and Panfilov courts. The stability of decisions by individual judges varied from 90% to 100%, while in some cases this figure dropped to 25%, indicating problems with the quality of judicial acts in several courts.
Mederbek Satyiev emphasized the need for systematic and ongoing provision of unified judicial practice. In his opinion, annual analysis is insufficient, and such summaries should be conducted at least once a quarter, with subsequent submission of results to the Supreme Court.
Regional courts should become centers for analyzing and summarizing judicial practice to ensure uniform application of legislation and the development of methodological recommendations for lower courts. Every judicial act that is amended or canceled must be thoroughly analyzed with conclusions based on the summary.
During the reporting period, 35 summaries of judicial practice were conducted, but the chairman criticized their quality, pointing out non-compliance with methodological requirements, insufficient reasoning, and inadequate analysis of the reasons for the cancellation of decisions.
First instance courts reviewed 1,895 criminal cases, among which the largest number were cases of causing minor harm to health, evasion of child support, theft, and fraud. In civil cases, 20,604 cases were reviewed, mainly concerning inheritance, divorce, and debt collection. In administrative cases, 797 materials were processed, including land disputes.
During the discussion, the chairman also touched on the topic of conditional early release. Satyiev noted that with minimal serving of the sentence, the presence of an official representation from the colony administration, and the absence of legislative prohibitions, courts should proceed from the assumption of the possibility of satisfying the petition. This approach aligns with the principles of humanizing criminal policy and promotes the social reintegration of convicts.
The chairman instructed to equip local courts in the Chui region with modern audio and video recording systems and to start conducting online sessions.
The deputies of the chairman of the Chui regional court presented a report on the work done, while the judges of the Supreme Court pointed out the shortcomings identified during the consideration of cases by local courts in 2025.
Discussing the shortcomings, meeting participants noted that local courts do not always adhere to the established deadlines for case consideration, there are no protocols for court sessions, and other violations are observed. In this regard, the chairman instructed to submit a representation regarding the judges who committed these violations.
Proposals and comments received through the QR system were also reviewed. Satyiev noted that participants in court proceedings often complain about the lack of meeting rooms, the need to improve the communication culture of staff, and the observance of legality by judges. However, positive feedback was also received about the work of some judges who make lawful and fair decisions.
Additionally, issues of automating case distribution, repairing and constructing court buildings, material and technical support, personnel policy, and anti-corruption measures were discussed.
Mederbek Satyiev emphasized that the judicial system must be cleansed of corrupt elements. He cited a recent case in the Administrative Court of the Osh region as a serious lesson, pointing out the need to prevent such actions that threaten the state budget and may lead to criminal liability.
Furthermore, on February 14, 2026, in Bishkek, the senior secretary of the court session of the Chui regional court, A.Zh., was detained on suspicion of fraud.
"There should be no place for corruption in the judicial system. We must cleanse it of all those involved in such actions," stated Mederbek Satyiev.
In conclusion of the meeting, he emphasized that only true professionals dedicated to their work and country should work in the judicial authorities. Despite existing personnel problems, the courts should retain true patriots for whom serving the law is a conscious choice.
