Key practical points:
• A people's assessor is a citizen selected to sit on the court panel alongside professional judges.
• The assessor takes part in the hearing and deliberation and has a say in deciding the facts.
• In major cases a larger panel (seven members) may be formed, with assessors participating extensively.
• Assessors are usually chosen by lot from qualified citizens meeting age and conduct requirements.
• The system strengthens transparency and public trust in justice.
• A litigant should know that part of the deciding panel may be ordinary citizens, not only professional judges.
⚖️ Dispute resolution
People's Assessors Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国人民陪审员法 / People's Assessors Law
📝 Overview
A law (enacted 2018) governing citizens' participation as people's assessors in court trials alongside judges. It strengthens public oversight of the judiciary, with assessors helping decide the facts.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026