Holds exclusive constitutional jurisdiction, deciding exceptions of unconstitutionality raised in litigation and giving binding interpretations of the Constitution. Its rulings have settled contested questions of presidential and parliamentary power, including the 2016 restoration of direct presidential elections.
How the court is constituted
- Tier
- constitutional
- Court type
- Constitutional court
- Jurisdiction
- Moldova — constitutional review and interpretation of the Constitution
- Seat
- Chișinău
- Composition
- Six judges for six-year terms, two each appointed by Parliament, the Government and the Superior Council of Magistracy.
- Languages
- Romanian
Where an appeal goes next
None; its judgments are final and cannot be appealed.
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