Strapabíróság
Strapabíróság is a term found in Hungarian legal discourse and fiction to denote a court designed to adjudicate cases rapidly, using shortened procedures and accelerated decision-making. It is not an official institution of Hungary’s judiciary, where expedited or fast-track procedures exist in specific contexts, but not a separate, named court.
The word combines bíróság (court) with a modifier suggesting speed or urgency. In real-world use, strapabíróság
Typical discussions describe strapabíróság as handling relatively straightforward matters, such as minor criminal offenses, small-claims civil
Proposed procedures often include streamlined rules of evidence, shortened filing and hearing timelines, and simplified formats
Critics argue that such a system risks compromising due process, leading to rushed judgments, unequal outcomes,
See also: fast-track court, expedited trial, simplified trial.