Articles

High Court

Published on Thursday, 16 August 2012

I. Duty and composition
The High Court (Tribunal Superior) constitutes the highest instance of the judicial organisation of the Principality. It is competent to hear all the appeals lodged against legal decisions adopted in the first instance by the Andorran Magistracy, in civil and administrative matters, within the limits fixed by the law and, in criminal matters, by the Criminal Court.

It is structured in three chambers, for civil affairs, criminal cases, and matters of judicial review and social security.

The High Court consists of a President and eight Judges. Each of the chambers in session is presided over by three Judges.

The President of the Court is also President of one of the three chambers.

II. High Court of Justice Organisation chart

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