Chief Justice of Wellmoore
Chief Justice of Wellmoore | |
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Chefe de Justiça de Wellmoore | |
Incumbent None Appointed | |
Supreme Court of Wellmoore | |
Style | Your Honour (In Court) The Honourable (formal) |
Type | Justice |
Abbreviation | CJW |
Member of | Supreme Court of Wellmoore |
Reports to | Ministry of Justice |
Nominator | Supreme Court of Wellmoore |
Appointer | Monarch of Wellmoore on advice from the Prime Minister of Wellmoore |
Term length | Life Tenure |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Wellmoore |
Formation | 15 March 2020 |
Unofficial names | Supreme Justice |
Deputy | Vice Chief Justice |
The Chief Justice of Wellmoore is the Chief Judge of the Supreme Court of Wellmoore.
Origin, Title and Appointment
The position and title of Chief Justice was created with the foundation of the Supreme Court of Wellmoore on 15 March 2020.
The Chief Justice of Wellmoore is appointed by Monarch on advice of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice.
Powers and Duties
Along with the general responsibilities as a member of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice has several unique duties to fulfill.
Impeachment Trials
The Chief Justice is always the lead judge in impeachment trial of the Prime Minister of Wellmoore and Wellmoorean Peers.
Role
The primary roles of the Chief Justice is to deal with any Wellmoorean Court cases that relate to violations of the Constitution or where the defendant is accused of treason. The Chief Justice also presides over the Supreme Court.