Supreme Court of the Marshall Islands
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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
| Supreme Court of the Marshall Islands | |
|---|---|
Seal of the court | |
| Location | Marshall Islands |
| Composition method | Recommendation of Judicial Service Commission, appointment by the Cabinet, and approval of the Legislature |
| Authorised by | Constitution of the Marshall Islands |
| Judge term length | Citizens during good behavior up to age 72; noncitizens during good behavior for term of 1 year or more |
| Number of positions | 1 chief justice and optional (currently 2) associate justices |
| Website | http://rmicourts.org/ |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Daniel N. Cadra |
| Since | 2013 |
| Lead position ends | 2023 |
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.[1]
The Chief Justice is Daniel N. Cadra. Chief Justices are appointed for ten-year terms.[2]