# Czech legal rulings on attorney fees and victim rights

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> Updated: 2026-09-29T10:11:08.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Czech Constitutional Court issued a ruling concerning the remuneration and expense reimbursement rights of attorneys representing particularly vulnerable victims. 

The case arose after police dismissed a fraud investigation, concluding no crime occurred and subsequently denying an attorney’s claim for fees. The Court ruled that such actions violated the right to a fair trial, emphasizing that a victim’s status cannot be assessed retrospectively based on the final outcome of an investigation.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Czech Constitutional Court rules on attorney fees for victim representatives

The Czech Constitutional Court ruled that attorneys representing vulnerable victims are entitled to fees even if police dismiss a case due to a lack of criminal suspicion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-constitutional-court-rules-on-attorney-fees-for-victim-representatives

### 2026-09-21: Czech Bar Association announces deadline for mandatory fee relief

The Czech Bar Association reminds lawyers to submit applications for mandatory fee relief for 2027 by October 31, 2026, specifically for those with parental benefits or meeting certain age requirements.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-bar-association-announces-deadline-for-mandatory-fee-relief

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