| JUDr. Pavel Rychetský | |
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| Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 6 August 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Miloš Holeček |
| Senator from Strakonice | |
| In office 1996–2003 |
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| Preceded by | office created |
| Succeeded by | Josef Kalbáč |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 August 1943 Prague, Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia |
| Political party | KSČ (1966–1969), ČSSD |
| Alma mater | Charles University |
JUDr. Pavel Rychetský (born 17 August 1943) is the third and current Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic. The Senate confirmed him on 16 July 2003 and on 6 August 2003 he was sworn in by President Václav Klaus.
Before joining the Constitutional Court, Rychetský was the Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Legislative Council from 15 July 2002 to 5 August 2003.
Previously, he had a private law practice and held positions in the Government since early 1990s.
Rychetský was awarded Légion d'honneur on 12 July 2005.
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