Supreme Court of Belize
Belize superior court / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Supreme Court of Judicature of Belize is one of three types of courts in Belize, the lower ones being the Magistrate's Courts and the Court of Appeal.[1] It is a court of original jurisdiction in both civil and criminal cases as well as an appellate court.[2] It is governed by the Supreme Court of Judicature Act (SCJA).[3]
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Supreme Court of Belize | |
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17°29′38″N 88°11′11″W | |
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Coordinates | 17°29′38″N 88°11′11″W |
Composition method | Executive selection |
Authorized by | Constitution of Belize |
Judge term length | Until age 65, but may be reappointed |
Chief Justice of Belize | |
Currently | Louise Blenman |
Since | 2 September 2022 |
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