Abstract
The paper analyzes the specific features of the exercise of public authority in the de-occupied territories of Ukraine under conditions of transitional justice. The main focus is placed on the transformation of administrative procedure, administrative process, administrative adjudication, and territorial jurisdiction as key elements of the functioning of administrative jurisdiction. It is substantiated that de-occupation does not amount to a mere formal restoration of institutions, but is accompanied by the formation of adaptive mechanisms for the exercise of public powers. The purpose of the study is to determine the specific features of the exercise of public authority in de-occupied territories and to assess the effectiveness of administrative-legal mechanisms within the system of transitional justice. The methodological framework is based on systemic and comparative legal approaches, as well as elements of case analysis of the functioning of administrative adjudication under martial law. It has been established that the exercise of public authority is adaptive in nature and is accompanied by the transformation of administrative jurisdiction. Administrative procedure undergoes simplification and modification, which ensures the efficiency of decision-making but simultaneously creates risks for legal certainty. The administrative process performs a stabilizing function, ensuring a basic level of predictability in law enforcement. It is demonstrated that administrative adjudication retains its functionality through changes in jurisdiction and the implementation of digital tools. At the same time, these processes are accompanied by delays in case consideration, court overload, and restrictions on access to justice. It is shown that the protection of human rights is a determining factor in the effectiveness of administrative jurisdiction. The obtained results indicate that the integration of transitional justice mechanisms contributes to restoring trust in state institutions and stabilizing legal relations. At the same time, the functioning of the system is constrained by fragmented regulation and the influence of security factors. Public authority in de-occupied territories is formed as a dynamic system that combines administrative and judicial mechanisms and ensures the adaptability of the legal system under conditions of post-conflict recovery.
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