Supreme Court (Silofais)
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| Supreme Court of the Republic of Silofais | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Supreme Court of the Republic | |
| Established | June 3rd, 2017 |
| Country | Republic of Silofais |
| Composition method | Presidential nomination with legislative confirmation |
| Authorized by | Constitution of Silofais, Art. VII |
| Decisions are appealed to | Nowhere: the Supreme Court is the court of last resort |
| Judge term length | Life tenure de facto until retirement at age 75 |
| Number of positions | 3, by statute |
| Website | silofais.org |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Mark A. |
The Supreme Court of Silofais is the highest judicial authority in the Republic of Silofais. It is the court of last resort for all matters criminal and civil, and is also vested constitutionally with the power of judicial review; that is, the power to review laws, executive orders and other actions of the government for constitutionality and to strike out those that violate the Constitution.
Structure
The court is currently made up of three judges: Chief Justice Mark A., Justice Tim K., and Mike L. They were nominated at the same time on the 3rd of June, 2017,[1] and the Chamber of Delegates confirmed their nominations during the same session on the 9th. Following a resignation from the post, Mark A. became Chief Justice on the 8th of July, 2017.