Constitutional Court of Heavenfall
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Constitutinal Court of Heavenfall | |
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Established | 1 October 2070 |
Jurisdiction | Heavenfall |
Location | Angel's Dome, Sunken City, Heavenfall |
Composition method | Appointments by the president, Congres, Supreme Court, Department of Justice, and local governments |
Authorized by | Constitution of Heavenfall |
Judge term length | Mandatory retirement at age 80 |
Number of positions | 21 (by statute) |
Lord Chief Justice | |
Currently | Mahamat Faki |
Since | 19 June 2169 |
The Constitutional Court of the Free City of Heavenfall is the highest constitutional court in the judicial system of Heavenfall. Comprising of 21 justices, it is the only court in Heavenfall to exercise judicial review. The Court does not hear appeals. The cases on the Court's docket are chosen by the Lord Chief Justice, either because the case concerns a constitutional matter or the case was referred by the Supreme Court. While de jure the Court has jurisdiction over all legal matters of Heavenfall, they de facto only practice jurisdicton over constitutional cases.