The final court, exercising judicial review on the American model with power to hold statutes unconstitutional. Free association with the United States does NOT create an appeal to any US court, so this is the end of the line. Benches commonly include justices admitted in the United States, and matters involving custom are referred to the Traditional Rights Court for determination.
How the court is constituted
- Tier
- supreme
- Court type
- Court of final appeal and constitutional court
- Jurisdiction
- Final appeals from the High Court, and constitutional review of legislation and executive action.
- Seat
- Majuro
- Established
- 1979
- Composition
- A Chief Justice and two associate justices, sitting as a panel of three.
- Appointment
- Appointed by the Cabinet on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission, with Nitijela approval.
- Languages
- English, Marshallese
Where an appeal goes next
None. This is the final court.
Filing at this court
- Notice of appeal
- Within 40 days of the High Court judgment
- Constitutional claim
- Raised under Article II; no fixed limitation period
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