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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: Czech Forensic Expert Entry Exam Exam

12 questions

General written test size

Act No. 254/2019 Sb. & Ministry Guidelines

75% (9/12)

General test pass mark

Ministry of Justice Examination Rules

CZK 3,000 / 5,000

General / Special exam fees

Act No. 254/2019 Sb. § 10

No mandate

Individual-expert insurance (2026)

Act No. 254/2019 Sb., amended from 1 Jan 2026

10 years

Expert-report retention

Act No. 254/2019 Sb. § 27(3)

The Czech Forensic Expert Entry Exam (Vstupní zkouška znalce) is administered by the Ministry of Justice under Act No. 254/2019 Sb. The general legal test has 12 questions, 50 minutes initially and a conditional justification stage, a CZK 3,000 fee, and a 9/12 pass mark. The CZK 5,000 special part includes a public oral assessment and sample-report defense. One repeat is permitted after 6 months; a second failure requires a 3-year wait.

Sample Czech Forensic Expert Entry Exam Practice Questions

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1Under Sections 5(1)(a) and 8(1)(b) of the Czech Experts Act (Act No. 254/2019 Sb.), which of the following forms part of an individual's required professional competence for entry in the Register of Experts (Seznam znalců)?
A.At least 5 years of active professional practice in the relevant field of expertise
B.Prior appointment as a sworn translator or certified judicial clerk
C.Completion of a post-doctoral habilitation degree in the requested field
D.At least 10 years of experience serving as an in-house corporate legal advisor
Explanation: Section 5(1)(a) requires professional competence, and Section 8(1)(b) normally includes at least five years of active professional practice focused on the requested field and branch. Section 8(5) permits the Ministry to waive certain Section 8(1) conditions in justified cases when the remaining qualifications adequately guarantee professional performance.
2What insurance rule applies to an individual expert (znalec—fyzická osoba) from 1 January 2026?
A.The individual must maintain a CZK 500,000 statutory policy
B.Mandatory insurance for individual experts was abolished; an individual may insure voluntarily, while expert offices and institutes remain subject to Section 22
C.The Ministry automatically insures every individual expert
D.Insurance is prohibited for individuals
Explanation: The amendment effective 1 January 2026 abolished the public-law duty for an individual expert to maintain liability insurance. Expert offices and expert institutes remain subject to Section 22 insurance, and an individual expert may still purchase coverage voluntarily and enter its details in the register.
3What may an individual expert do after voluntarily arranging liability insurance under the rules effective in 2026?
A.Demand that the Ministry reimburse the premium
B.Treat the policy as replacing professional-care duties
C.Enter the insurer, coverage period, and indemnity limit as optional register data and keep those data accurate
D.Use the policy to expand into unregistered specializations
Explanation: From 2026, individual insurance is voluntary. An individual who obtains it may personally enter the insurer, coverage period, and indemnity limit as optional register data and is responsible for keeping that entry correct and current.
4Before which authority does an individual expert take the statutory oath (znalecký slib) under Section 5 of Act No. 254/2019 Sb.?
A.Before the president of the regional court (krajský soud) in whose district the expert resides
B.Before the President of the Supreme Court of the Czech Republic
C.Before the head of the Judicial Academy (Justiční akademie)
D.Into the hands of the Minister of Justice
Explanation: Section 5(1)(h) requires an individual applicant who has met the other entry conditions to take the oath without reservation into the hands of the Minister of Justice. Section 5(2) supplies the oath's text.
5How is the statutory entrance examination (vstupní zkouška znalce) structured under Section 10 of Act No. 254/2019 Sb.?
A.It consists of a general part (obecná část) testing legal regulations and a special part (zvláštní část) testing field competence and report defense
B.It consists solely of an oral interview before a three-judge panel of the High Court
C.It consists of a written thesis defended before an academic faculty council without any legal test
D.It consists of a 4-hour computer simulation of crime scene reconstruction followed by a psychometric test
Explanation: Section 10(1) of Act No. 254/2019 Sb. divides the entrance exam into two parts: the general part (obecná část), which verifies knowledge of legal regulations on expert activity and procedural law, and the special part (zvláštní část), which evaluates professional expertise and the oral defense of a sample report.
6What is the official format and passing standard for the written general part (obecná část) of the entrance examination organized by the Judicial Academy?
A.20 open-ended essay questions within 120 minutes, requiring an 80% mark
B.12 multiple-select questions in up to 50 minutes, requiring at least 9 correct answers, with up to 40 further minutes available only to a provisional failure to justify disputed answers
C.50 multiple-choice questions within 60 minutes, requiring 45 correct answers (90%)
D.10 practical drafting exercises within 180 minutes, scored on a pass/fail consensus by five examiners
Explanation: The current Ministry procedure uses 12 questions with one or more correct options. The initial test lasts up to 50 minutes and requires 9 correct answers. Only a provisionally unsuccessful candidate may then use up to 40 minutes to justify answers marked incorrect.
7Under Sections 10(4) and 10(5) of Act No. 254/2019 Sb., what rules govern repeat attempts after a candidate fails the entrance examination?
A.The exam may be repeated without limit every 30 days upon payment of administrative costs
B.The exam may be repeated twice within 3 months; failure results in a permanent lifetime disqualification
C.The candidate may repeat the failed part once after at least 6 months; after a second failure, a 3-year waiting period applies
D.The candidate must complete an additional 2-year university course before requesting an immediate retake
Explanation: The candidate must request a repeat within one month of being notified of failure. Section 10(4) permits one repeat after six months and requires the fee for the part being repeated. Under Section 10(5), a missed request deadline or failure at the repeat means a new registration application may be filed only after three years from the latest failed exam.
8Which public authority administers the Register of Experts (Seznam znalců) under Section 15 of Act No. 254/2019 Sb.?
A.The Czech Bar Association (Česká advokátní komora)
B.The Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office (Nejvyšší státní zastupitelství)
C.The Judicial Academy (Justiční akademie) under delegated judicial power
D.The Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic (Ministerstvo spravedlnosti ČR)
Explanation: Section 15(1) makes the Seznam znalců a public-administration information system administered by the Ministry of Justice. Data that the Act designates public are made accessible remotely.
9Which of the following information recorded in the Register of Experts is public under Section 16(1) of Act No. 254/2019 Sb.?
A.The expert's name, registered field and specialization, delivery address, and active registration status
B.The expert's private bank account balances and annual personal income tax declarations
C.The full text of all private contracts entered into by the expert during the preceding 5 years
D.The health records and medical evaluation files submitted during the expert's initial application
Explanation: Section 16(1) identifies public register data including the expert's name, field and branch (and specialization if selected), registered office, data-box identifier, entry date, and suspension or termination information. Section 16(2) separately lists optional public data the expert may add.
10Who remains subject to mandatory professional liability insurance under Section 22 after the amendment effective 1 January 2026?
A.Only experts with fewer than 20 years of experience
B.Expert offices and expert institutes, subject to the statutory exception for a public-law entity performing activity under Section 26
C.Only experts appointed by the Constitutional Court
D.No person or entity can be required to insure
Explanation: Section 22 now requires insurance from expert offices and expert institutes, except an institute qualifying under Section 7(2). A person appointed for a one-off expert act under Section 26 is also not required to be insured. Individual registered experts no longer have a mandatory policy but may insure voluntarily.

About the Czech Forensic Expert Entry Exam Exam

The Vstupní zkouška znalce is the statutory professional entry examination administered by the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic (organized via the Judicial Academy) pursuant to Act No. 254/2019 Sb. on Experts, Expert Offices, and Expert Institutes. Successful completion of both the general legal examination and the specialized practical defense is a mandatory prerequisite for entry into the Central Register of Experts (Seznam znalců). The official examination is conducted strictly in Czech. This English multiple-choice question bank is an educational study adaptation focusing on the core statutory framework, reporting obligations, electronic records, fee tariffs, and procedural law.

Assessment

The examination is divided into two components: (1) the General Part (obecná část), a 12-question multiple-select test with up to 50 minutes for initial answers and, only after a provisional failure, up to 40 minutes to justify challenged answers; 9/12 (75%) is required; and (2) the Special Part (zvláštní část), a public oral assessment before an advisory board covering field competence and defense of a pre-submitted sample expert report (zkušební znalecký posudek).

Time Limit

General part: 50 minutes initially, plus up to 40 minutes of justification only after a provisional failure; Special part: as scheduled

Passing Score

General part: 75% (9/12); Special part: successful defense of sample report before commission

Exam Fee

CZK 3,000 (general part) / CZK 5,000 (special part) (Ministerstvo spravedlnosti ČR / Justiční akademie)

Czech Forensic Expert Entry Exam Exam Content Outline

25%

Experts Act 254/2019 Sb. Framework and Legal Status

Practice-bank allocation (the Ministry publishes no percentage blueprint): legal status, registration prerequisites, oath, liability, oversight, suspension, and termination. Mandatory insurance applies to expert offices and institutes, not individual experts, from 1 January 2026.

20%

Expert Rights, Duties, and Ethical Standards

Principles of impartiality, independence, personal performance, statutory grounds for refusing an appointment (§ 19), conflict of interest and bias rules (§ 18), and strict professional confidentiality (§ 20).

25%

Formal Requisites and Structure of Expert Reports

Practice-bank allocation: Decree No. 503/2020 Sb. report sections, analysis and reasoning, expert clause, blue or violet seal, qualified electronic signature and timestamp, annexes, and 10-year report retention.

15%

Electronic Journal and Administrative Compliance

Operation of the Ministry's electronic journal (elektronická evidence posudků), mandatory registration fields, statutory logging deadlines, reporting obligations, and administrative offense penalties.

15%

Expert Fees, Tariffs, and Procedural Role in Court

Decree No. 504/2020 Sb. hourly rates and statutory surcharges, expense billing, court fee determination resolutions, expert testimony in civil (OSŘ), criminal (TŘ), and administrative trials, and revision opinions.

How to Pass the Czech Forensic Expert Entry Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: General part: 75% (9/12); Special part: successful defense of sample report before commission
  • Assessment: The examination is divided into two components: (1) the General Part (obecná část), a 12-question multiple-select test with up to 50 minutes for initial answers and, only after a provisional failure, up to 40 minutes to justify challenged answers; 9/12 (75%) is required; and (2) the Special Part (zvláštní část), a public oral assessment before an advisory board covering field competence and defense of a pre-submitted sample expert report (zkušební znalecký posudek).
  • Time limit: General part: 50 minutes initially, plus up to 40 minutes of justification only after a provisional failure; Special part: as scheduled
  • Exam fee: CZK 3,000 (general part) / CZK 5,000 (special part)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Czech Forensic Expert Entry Exam Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the precise three-part architecture of expert reports under Decree No. 503/2020 Sb.: nález (factual findings), posudek (scientific evaluation), and závěr (clear answers to questions).
2Memorize the expert-clause content and the rules for qualified electronic signatures and timestamps on electronic reports.
3Understand the strict statutory grounds for refusing an appointment under Section 19 of Act No. 254/2019 Sb. and how bias (podjatost) is evaluated under Section 18.
4Review the electronic journal (evidence posudků) deadlines and the tariff calculation rules under Decree No. 504/2020 Sb., including hourly brackets and allowable surcharges.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vstupní zkouška znalce?

The Vstupní zkouška znalce is the mandatory state licensing examination administered by the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic under Act No. 254/2019 Sb. required for appointment and registration as an official court forensic expert.

How is the examination structured?

The examination has two parts: (1) a 12-question general multiple-select test with 50 minutes for initial answers and a possible 40-minute justification stage (pass score 9/12); and (2) a public special oral assessment, including defense of a sample report, before an expert advisory board.

What are the examination fees?

Under Act No. 254/2019 Sb., the fee for the general part is CZK 3,000, and the fee for the special part is CZK 5,000.

What is the retake policy if a candidate fails?

A candidate who fails either the general or special part may take one repeat examination no earlier than six months after the date of the failed attempt. A second failure triggers a mandatory three-year waiting period before a new application can be submitted.

Must an individual court expert maintain professional indemnity insurance in 2026?

No. An amendment effective 1 January 2026 removed the public-law insurance requirement for individual experts. Expert offices and expert institutes remain subject to mandatory insurance; an individual may report voluntarily arranged coverage in the register.

In what language is the official examination administered?

The official examination is conducted exclusively in Czech (officialLanguages: ['cs']). This English multiple-choice question bank is an educational study adaptation focusing on cross-field procedural law, statutory duties, and report architecture.