Supreme Court of the Marshall Islands

Supreme Court of the Marshall Islands

Seal of the court
Country Marshall Islands
Composition method Recommendation of Judicial Service Commission, Appointment by Cabinet, and Approval of Nitijela
Authorized by Constitution of the Marshall Islands
Judge term length Citizens During Good Behavior Up to Age 72; Noncitizens During Good Behavior for Term of 1 Year or More
Number of positions 1 Chief Justice and Optional (Currently 2) Associate Justices
Chief Justice
Currently Daniel N. Cadra
Since 2013
Lead position ends 2023

The Supreme Court is the highest court of law in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It has final authority of all cases brought before it. It consists of a Chief Justice and two associate justices.[1]

References

  1. "The RMI Judiciary". RMI Judiciary. Retrieved 6 July 2016.


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