1. Introduction. – 2. The time limits for imposing disciplinary sanctions on judges: the European standards and Ukrainian practices. – 3. The standard of proof in disciplinary proceedings against judges. – 3.1. “Beyond a reasonable doubt” or “balance of probabilities”. – 3.2. The applicability of criminal procedure or civil procedure guarantees. – 4. The process of disciplinary proceedings against judges in Ukraine: relevant statistics. – 5. Conclusions.