Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico
 | This article is missing information about the first Chief Justices which were established by the Foraker Act. (August 2013) |
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico | |
|---|---|
| Style | The Honorable diplomatic Madam President when presiding over the court |
| Nominator | governor of Puerto Rico |
| Appointer | governor of Puerto Rico with the advice and consent of the Senate |
| Term length | until 70 years of age |
| Inaugural holder | José Severo Quiñones |
| Formation | Foraker Act Article V of the Constitution of Puerto Rico |
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Jefe del Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico) is the presiding officer of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. The post of Chief Justice was created by Article V of the Constitution of Puerto Rico.[1] The constitution also established in several articles that the Chief Justice must:
- direct the administration of the courts,[2]
- appoint an administrative director,[3]
- chairman the board which revises Puerto Rico's senatorial and representative districts, and[4]
- preside at the impeachment trial of the Governor of Puerto Rico.[5]
The Chief Justice is also typically the judge that swears in the governor upon his inaugural term.
Chief Justices
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References
- ^ "Article V, Section 1". Constitution of Puerto Rico. July 25, 1952. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "Article V, Section 3". Constitution of Puerto Rico. July 25, 1952. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "Article V, Section 7". Constitution of Puerto Rico. July 25, 1952. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "Article III, Section 4". Constitution of Puerto Rico. July 25, 1952. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
- ^ "Article III, Section 21". Constitution of Puerto Rico. July 25, 1952. Retrieved August 11, 2013.
