Constitutional Court of Heavenfall

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Constitutinal Court of Heavenfall
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Established1 October 2070
JurisdictionHeavenfall
LocationAngel's Dome, Sunken City, Heavenfall
Composition methodAppointments by the president, Congres, Supreme Court, Department of Justice, and local governments
Authorized byConstitution of Heavenfall
Judge term lengthMandatory retirement at age 80
Number of positions21 (by statute)
Lord Chief Justice
CurrentlyMahamat Faki
Since19 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.