Supreme Court of Chile

Supreme Court of Chile
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 / -33.4391964; -70.6531933
EstablishedDecember 29, 1823 (1823-12-29)
LocationSantiago
Coordinates33°26′21″S 70°39′11″W / 33.4391964°S 70.6531933°W / -33.4391964; -70.6531933
Composition methodMinisters are nominated by the Court itself, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate
Authorised byConstitution of Chile
Judge term length75 years old or until ceasing in good conduct
Number of positions21
Websitepjud.cl
President of the Supreme Court
CurrentlyRicardo Blanco Herrera
Since2024

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.


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