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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico

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Term length
  
until 70 years of age

Inaugural holder
  
José Severo Quiñones

Style
  
The Honorable diplomatic Madam President when presiding over the court

Nominator
  
governor of Puerto Rico

Appointer
  
governor of Puerto Rico with the advice and consent of the Senate

Formation
  
Foraker Act Article V of the Constitution of Puerto Rico

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Jefe del Tribunal Supremo de Puerto Rico) is the presiding officer of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico. The post of Chief Justice was created by Article V of the Constitution of Puerto Rico. The constitution also established in several articles that the Chief Justice must:

  • direct the administration of the courts,
  • appoint an administrative director,
  • chairman the board which revises Puerto Rico's senatorial and representative districts, and
  • preside at the impeachment trial of the Governor of Puerto Rico.

    • The Chief Justice is also typically the judge that swears in the governor upon his inaugural term.

    References

    Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Wikipedia
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