An Ombudsman who no longer fulfils the conditions required for the performance of his duties or is guilty of serious misconduct may be dismissed by the Court of Justice of the European Communities at the request of the European Parliament.
Féadfaidh Cúirt Bhreithiúnais na gComhphobal Eorpach, ar iarraidh a fháil ó Pharlaimint na hEorpa, Ombudsman nach gcomhlíonann a thuilleadh na coinníollacha atá riachtanach le haghaidh chomhlíonadh a chuid dualgas nó atá ciontach i míiompar tromchúiseach a chur as oifig.