{"id":30670,"date":"2025-09-02T13:20:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/constitutional-court\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T17:21:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T16:21:50","slug":"constitutional-court","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/en\/courts\/constitutional-court\/","title":{"rendered":"Constitutional Court"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-verfassungsgerichtshof\" data-level=\"2\">Constitutional Court<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-uber-welche-falle-der-verfassungsgerichtshof-entscheidet\" data-level=\"2\">Cases Decided by the Constitutional Court<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-beschwerden-gegen-verwaltungsgerichte\" data-level=\"3\">Complaints against Administrative Courts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-prufung-von-gesetzen\" data-level=\"3\">Review of Laws<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-prufung-von-verordnungen\" data-level=\"3\">Review of Ordinances<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-prufung-von-staatsvertragen\" data-level=\"3\">Review of State Treaties<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wahlprufung\" data-level=\"3\">Election Review<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-volksbegehren-volksabstimmungen-und-volksbefragungen\" data-level=\"3\">Popular Initiatives, Referendums, and Popular Consultations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-mandatsverlust\" data-level=\"3\">Loss of Mandate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-vermogensrechtliche-anspruche\" data-level=\"3\">Pecuniary Claims<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-kompetenzkonflikte\" data-level=\"3\">Conflicts of Competence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-untersuchungsausschusse\" data-level=\"3\">Investigative Committees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-anklagen-gegen-oberste-staatsorgane\" data-level=\"3\">Charges against Supreme State Organs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-verfahrensablauf-der-weg-zur-entscheidung\" data-level=\"2\">Procedural Flow \u2013 The Path to a Decision<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-fristen-und-formalitaten\" data-level=\"2\">Deadlines and Formalities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-praktische-beispiele-fur-burgerinnen-und-burger\" data-level=\"2\">Practical Examples for Citizens<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-kosten-und-verfahrenshilfe\" data-level=\"2\">Costs and Legal Aid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-sitz-und-erreichbarkeit\" data-level=\"2\">Location and accessibility<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-sicherheit-und-zugang-zum-gericht\" data-level=\"2\">Security and Access to the Court<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ihre-vorteile-mit-unserer-unterstutzung\" data-level=\"2\">Your Advantages with Our Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verfassungsgerichtshof\">Constitutional Court<\/h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>Constitutional Court (VfGH)<\/strong> is the highest body in Austria that oversees compliance with the Federal Constitution. It reviews laws, ordinances, and state treaties for their constitutionality and decides on complaints against rulings by administrative courts if fundamental rights might have been violated. <\/p>\n\n<p> Furthermore, it is responsible for the control of elections, popular initiatives, referendums, and popular consultations. Due to this central role, it is often referred to as the &#8220;Guardian of the Constitution.&#8221; The procedures before the Constitutional Court are precisely regulated, and the Court&#8217;s decisions have far-reaching consequences for citizens, businesses, and state organs.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3019fe8e alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32585033\">\n<p>The Constitutional Court is Austria&#8217;s supreme court for constitutional matters. It protects fundamental rights, reviews laws, and controls elections. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-45819ab6\"><picture>\n\t\t<source srcset=\"\" >\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-picture-small\" src=\"\" alt=\"Constitutional Court of Austria: Supreme court for constitutional matters, protection of fundamental rights, review of laws, and election control.\" >\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/ueber-uns\/rechtsanwalt-peter-harlander\/\" title=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/ph100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Rechtsanwalt Peter Harlander\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Peter Harlander<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Rechtsanw\u00e4lte<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eDer Verfassungsgerichtshof ist kein Superrevisionsgericht, er sch\u00fctzt die Verfassung: Er korrigiert Grundrechtseingriffe und entfernt verfassungswidrige Normen aus dem Rechtsbestand.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uber-welche-falle-der-verfassungsgerichtshof-entscheidet\">Cases Decided by the Constitutional Court<\/h2>\n\n<p>The most important question is: <strong>What exactly does the Constitutional Court decide on?<\/strong> Its jurisdiction is precisely regulated in the Federal Constitution. It only deals with proceedings that are of central importance for the protection of fundamental rights and the maintenance of the rule of law. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beschwerden-gegen-verwaltungsgerichte\">Complaints against Administrative Courts<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Constitutional Court decides on complaints when affected parties claim that their <strong>fundamental rights<\/strong> have been violated by a ruling of an administrative court. It examines whether an unconstitutional law or an unlawful ordinance was applied. The outcome can be an annulment, dismissal, or rejection.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prufung-von-gesetzen\">Review of Laws<\/h3>\n\n<p>A core task of the Court is the <strong>review of federal and state laws<\/strong>. If it finds unconstitutionality, it annuls the provision. Those entitled to file an application include courts, the federal government, and also citizens by way of an individual application.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prufung-von-verordnungen\">Review of Ordinances<\/h3>\n\n<p>Ordinances issued by administrative authorities are also reviewed for their legality. If the Court finds a provision to be unlawful, it is annulled. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prufung-von-staatsvertragen\">Review of State Treaties<\/h3>\n\n<p>State treaties are reviewed for their compatibility with the Constitution and laws. While the Court cannot annul them, it can determine their unlawfulness. They may then no longer be applied.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wahlprufung\">Election Review<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Constitutional Court controls the legality of central elections, such as the presidential election, the National Council election, or the election to the European Parliament. If illegalities are found, the election or part of the election procedure can be declared void and repeated. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-volksbegehren-volksabstimmungen-und-volksbefragungen\">Popular Initiatives, Referendums, and Popular Consultations<\/h3>\n\n<p>Direct democratic procedures are also subject to the Court&#8217;s control. If it finds illegalities, it can declare the result void. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mandatsverlust\">Loss of Mandate<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Court decides whether members of parliament or government members lose their mandate. This ensures that incompatibility rules or legal grounds for exclusion are observed. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vermogensrechtliche-anspruche\">Pecuniary Claims<\/h3>\n\n<p>Certain monetary or material claims against the federal government, states, and municipalities fall within the jurisdiction of the Court if no other instance is competent. Examples include repayments of unjustly levied fines or compensation for EU law violations. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kompetenzkonflikte\">Conflicts of Competence<\/h3>\n\n<p>If it is unclear whether the federal government, a state, an administrative authority, or a court is competent, the Constitutional Court clarifies the conflict. This ensures the smooth functioning of the legal system. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-untersuchungsausschusse\">Investigative Committees<\/h3>\n\n<p>Disputes related to parliamentary investigative committees, such as concerning their establishment, powers, or personal rights, are also decided by the Court.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-anklagen-gegen-oberste-staatsorgane\">Charges against Supreme State Organs<\/h3>\n\n<p>Finally, the Court can hear charges against supreme state organs such as the Federal President or government members. If a conviction is pronounced, the person concerned loses their office, and in particularly severe cases, their political rights. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verfahrensablauf-der-weg-zur-entscheidung\">Procedural Flow \u2013 the Path to a Decision<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Submission of the application:<\/strong> Depending on the type of procedure, as a complaint, application, lawsuit, election challenge, or indictment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandatory legal representation:<\/strong> Generally, a lawyer must be involved. For low incomes, legal aid is possible. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preliminary review:<\/strong> The court checks whether deadlines, jurisdiction, and formalities have been observed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Statements:<\/strong> Authorities, courts, or parties can submit their views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hearing:<\/strong> In important cases, a public oral hearing takes place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decision:<\/strong> The Court issues a ruling or a resolution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fristen-und-formalitaten\">Deadlines and Formalities<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complaints against administrative courts: <strong>6 weeks<\/strong> from delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Election challenges: <strong>1 week<\/strong> (presidential election, European election) or <strong>4 weeks<\/strong> (National Council, state parliament, municipal council).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications must be submitted electronically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspensive effect only occurs upon application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"mr-quote mrbg clearfix\">\n        <a class=\"mr-quote-person\" href=\"\/en\/about-us\/sebastian-riedlmair\/\" title=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mr-quote-person-img\" src=\"https:\/\/harlander-partner.eu\/wp-content\/themes\/harlander\/design\/sr100.webp\" width=\"100\"\n                 height=\"100\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Attorney Sebastian Riedlmair\">\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-text\">\n            Sebastian Riedlmair<br>\n            <span class=\"mr-quote-person-function\">Harlander &amp; Partner Attorneys<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"mr-quote-content\">\u201eEntscheidend sind Frist, Form und Fokus: Wer den ma\u00dfgeblichen Grundrechtseingriff sauber herausarbeitet und die Zul\u00e4ssigkeitsvoraussetzungen erf\u00fcllt, maximiert die Erfolgschancen.\u201c<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-praktische-beispiele-fur-burgerinnen-und-burger\">Practical Examples for Citizens<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fundamental rights complaint:<\/strong> A person defends against an administrative penalty due to a demonstration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Normative review:<\/strong> An entrepreneur considers a tax provision unconstitutional and files an individual application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Election challenge:<\/strong> A party requests the annulment of a state parliament election due to irregularities in vote counting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kosten-und-verfahrenshilfe\">Costs and Legal Aid<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In case of financial need, <strong>legal aid<\/strong> can be applied for, which covers the costs for a lawyer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flat fees apply for proceedings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In addition, there are costs for legal representation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sitz-und-erreichbarkeit\">Location and Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Constitutional Court is located in the historic building at <strong>Freyung 8, 1010 Vienna<\/strong>. The Palace of Justice is publicly accessible, but visitors must undergo a security check similar to an airport. Therefore, please allow sufficient time for an appointment.<br\/>The Court is best reached by public transport (subway lines U2, U3, tram lines D, 1, 71, and various bus connections). Parking facilities in the vicinity are limited.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sicherheit-und-zugang-zum-gericht\">Security and Access to the Court<\/h2>\n\n<p>Visitors pass through a security check. Therefore, please allow additional time and avoid items that would need to be confiscated, such as pocket knives, scissors, or similar objects. Please bring an official photo ID. For public hearings, seating may be limited.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ihre-vorteile-mit-unserer-unterstutzung\">Your Advantages with our Support<\/h2>\n\n<p>A procedure before the Constitutional Court requires precision, consistency, and experience. You specifically benefit because we: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>select the correct type of procedure and secure jurisdiction,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>monitor deadlines and comply with formal requirements,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>get straight to the point with the reasoning and strategically use evidence,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if necessary, simultaneously appeal to the Administrative Court and thus strengthen your position,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and precisely formulate applications for suspensive effect and legal aid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-79e91b87 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-965c711d \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What are the tasks of the Constitutional Court?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The Constitutional Court reviews laws, ordinances, and state treaties for their constitutionality, controls elections and popular initiatives, and decides on complaints against administrative courts. Furthermore, it deals with conflicts of competence, investigative committees, and charges against supreme state organs. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5fe4ca34 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">How does a procedure before the Constitutional Court work?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>First, an application or complaint must be submitted on time, usually by a lawyer. After the preliminary review, statements from the parties involved follow. In important cases, a public hearing takes place, and finally, the Court decides by ruling or resolution.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-2a83bdf9 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What deadlines apply to complaints and applications?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Complaints against administrative courts must be submitted within six weeks. For election challenges, the deadline is one to four weeks, depending on the type of election. All submissions must generally be made electronically.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d481c33f \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">What costs arise in a procedure?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>For proceedings before the Constitutional Court, flat fees and lawyer&#8217;s fees apply. Those with limited financial means can apply for legal aid, which covers the costs of legal representation. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e912b777 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">Where is the Constitutional Court located and how can it be reached?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The Constitutional Court is located in Vienna, Freyung 8, in the historic Palace of Justice. It is best reached by subway lines U2 and U3, as well as several tram and bus lines. Visitors must pass a security check similar to an airport, so sufficient time should be planned.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"mr-cta-link mr-cta-button-cal\" href=\"#h2-booking\" title=\"Free initial consultation\"><span class=\"mr-cta-link-normal\">Select your preferred appointment now:<\/span><span class=\"mr-cta-link-bold\">Free initial consultation<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Constitutional Court The Constitutional Court (VfGH) is the highest body in Austria that oversees compliance with the Federal Constitution. 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