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Colombia

Republic of Colombia

Civil lawUnitary presidential republicReviewed· 2026-08-02
Capital
Bogotá
Population
52,100,000
Languages
Spanish
Currency
COP

Colombia · Courts

Court structure of Colombia

Every tier of the judiciary, what it hears, and where an appeal goes next.

The hierarchy, top to bottom

Constitutional — Corte Constitucional
Nine magistrates; abstract review and revision of tutela decisions.
Supreme — Corte Suprema de Justicia
Cassation in civil, criminal and labour matters.
Supreme administrative — Consejo de Estado
Highest administrative court; also annuls national decrees.
Specialised — Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz
Transitional tribunal created by the 2016 peace accord.

Every court in the hierarchy

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