Supreme Court of Chile

The Supreme Court of Chile is the highest court in Chile (court of last resort). It also administrates the lower courts in the nation.

Related Topics:
Court - Chile - Court of last resort

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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.

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Trials are carried out in salas, chambers of at least five judges, presided over by the most senior member.

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