The superior court of first instance, with unlimited jurisdiction and the constitutional role of enforcing Chapter II rights. It hears appeals from the Local Courts, which apply custom, and from the Customary Land Appeal Courts — the route by which customary land disputes reach the formal system.
How the court is constituted
- Tier
- first instance
- Court type
- Superior court of general jurisdiction
- Jurisdiction
- Unlimited original jurisdiction, constitutional and fundamental-rights applications, judicial review, and appeals from Magistrates' and Local Courts.
- Seat
- Honiara
- Established
- 1978
- Composition
- The Chief Justice and puisne judges, sitting alone.
- Appointment
- The Chief Justice is appointed by the Governor-General on the Judicial and Legal Service Commission's advice; other judges likewise.
- Languages
- English, Solomon Islands Pijin
Where an appeal goes next
Appeal to the Court of Appeal of Solomon Islands.
Filing at this court
- Constitutional application
- Brought under Chapter II; no fixed limitation period
- Judicial review
- Claim to be filed within six months of the decision
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