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Judiciary Branch

Where the charter is upheld

The federal courts test laws against the charter and settle disputes between states, institutions and citizens. Every bench is open to a verified citizen.

  • 4
    Courts
  • 14
    Benches
  • 14
    Benches open
  • 0
    Cases decided

What the Judiciary does

The Judiciary is the federation's guardian of the charter. Its courts hear disputes, review laws and decide whether the other branches have acted within their powers.

The Chief Justice leads the Judiciary, with the Attorney General. Its courts are the Federal Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal District Court and the Special Tribunal.

Read the charter

How it fits with the other branches

  • Legislature

    Writes and passes laws. Approves the budget.

  • Executive

    Carries the laws out. Answers to the chambers.

  • Judiciary

    Tests laws against the charter. Settles disputes.

How it is organised

Courts are grouped by level, from the Federal Supreme Court down. Each court lists its open benches, and a verified citizen can apply on this page.

Supreme

  • Supreme Court

    0 of 2 benches filled

    Federal Capital

    Associate Justice

    Supreme Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Chief Justice

    Supreme Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Virtual Court Administrator

    Supreme Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Judicial Clerk / Legal Researcher

    Supreme Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Registrar of the Court

    Supreme Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

Appeal

  • Federal Court of Appeal

    0 of 7 benches filled

    Federal Capital

    Judge 4

    Federal Court of Appeal

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Judge 6

    Federal Court of Appeal

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Judge 5

    Federal Court of Appeal

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Judge 1

    Federal Court of Appeal

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Judge 3

    Federal Court of Appeal

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Judge 2

    Federal Court of Appeal

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Presiding Judge

    Federal Court of Appeal

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

District

  • Federal District Court

    0 of 5 benches filled

    Federal Capital

    Judge 4

    Federal District Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Judge 1

    Federal District Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Judge 2

    Federal District Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Judge 3

    Federal District Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Presiding Judge

    Federal District Court

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

Special

  • Attorney General's Office

    Federal Capital

    Clerical / Admin Assistant

    Attorney General's Office

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Legal Policy Advisor

    Attorney General's Office

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Public Law Counsel / State Counsel

    Attorney General's Office

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

    Attorney General

    Attorney General's Office

    This position is currently vacant. If you are a subscribed member, you can apply to serve.

Who leads it

The Chief Justice and the Attorney General, from the Top Leadership register.

How to take part

Every bench is open today. A verified citizen can apply for one, bring a matter before the courts, or read the charter they uphold.

  • Apply for a bench

    Choose an open bench in any court on this page and apply. Federal ID verification is required.

    See open benches

  • File a petition

    Any citizen can raise a dispute or ask the courts to review a law against the charter.

    Start a petition

  • Read the charter

    The charter sets out the powers of every branch. It is the text the courts apply.

    Read the charter

Recent cases

No cases yet. The courts sit when judges are seated.

This is where every case will be listed with its docket, type, court and status. None are listed yet because the benches are still open. Apply for a bench or file a petition to begin.

Apply for a bench

Where its powers come from

The charter vests judicial power in the federal courts. It makes the charter the highest law of the federation and gives the courts the final word on what it means.

Read the charter

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