The election of the new Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) in Bulgaria, specifically the professional quota, will be delayed until at least autumn. Voting will be conducted using paper ballots at regional courts. Critically, the current SJC members will be responsible for establishing the rules and procedures governing the election process. This includes outlining regulations for the vote itself. The delay and incumbent rule-setting have raised concerns about the transparency and fairness of the upcoming election. Details regarding specific regulations are still pending release from the current SJC. This process impacts the future composition and functioning of Bulgaria’s judicial system.