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Court of Appeals of Santiago

Corte de Apelaciones de Santiago

Reviewed· 2026-08-02Santiago

The largest of Chile's seventeen appellate courts. Beyond ordinary appeals it is the court of first instance for the recurso de protección and the recurso de amparo, which makes it the entry point for most fundamental-rights litigation in the capital.

How the court is constituted

Tier
appellate
Court type
Court of appeal
Jurisdiction
Santiago jurisdiction
Seat
Santiago
Established
1849
Composition
Thirty-four judges sitting in chambers of three.
Appointment
Appointed by the President from a shortlist prepared by the Supreme Court.
Languages
Spanish

Where an appeal goes next

Cassation or appeal to the Supreme Court.

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