Supreme Court of the Marshall Islands

Supreme Court of the Marshall Islands
Seal of the court
LocationMarshall Islands
Composition methodRecommendation of Judicial Service Commission, appointment by the Cabinet, and approval of the Legislature
Authorised byConstitution of the Marshall Islands
Judge term lengthCitizens during good behavior up to age 72; noncitizens during good behavior for term of 1 year or more
Number of positions1 chief justice and optional (currently 2) associate justices
Websitehttp://rmicourts.org/
Chief Justice
CurrentlyDaniel N. Cadra
Since2013
Lead position ends2023

The Supreme Court is the highest court of law in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It has final authority of all cases brought before it. It consists of a Chief Justice and two associate justices.

The Chief Justice is Daniel N. Cadra. Chief Justices are appointed for ten-year terms.

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