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 HonorablediplomaticMadam Presidentwhen presiding over the court Nominator governor of Puerto Rico Appointer governor of Puerto Ricowith the advice and consent of the Senate Formation Foraker ActArticle 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.

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