Supreme Court of Chile | |
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Corte Suprema de Justicia de Chile | |
![]() The Justice Courts Palace (Palacio de los Tribunales de Justicia) in Santiago, seat of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Santiago | |
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33°26′21″S 70°39′11″W / 33.4391964°S 70.6531933°W | |
Established | December 29, 1823 |
Location | Santiago |
Coordinates | 33°26′21″S 70°39′11″W / 33.4391964°S 70.6531933°W |
Composition method | Ministers are nominated by the Court itself, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate |
Authorized by | Constitution of Chile |
Judge term length | 75 years old or until ceasing in good conduct |
Number of positions | 21 |
Website | pjud |
President of the Supreme Court | |
Currently | Ricardo Blanco Herrera |
Since | 2024 |
The Supreme Court of Chile is the highest court in Chile. It also administers the lower courts in the nation. It is located in the capital Santiago.
In the Chilean system, the court lacks the broader power of judicial review—it cannot set binding precedent or invalidate laws. Instead, it acts on a case-by-case basis. Trials are carried out in salas, chambers of at least five judges, presided over by the most senior member.