Electoral Tribunal (Tribunal Electoral)

Constitution (1972, last amended in 2004)

ARTICLE 142. In order to guarantee the freedom, fairness and effectiveness of popular elections, an autonomous and independent tribunal is established, called Electoral Tribunal, which shall have legal personality, its own funds and the right to administer them. This Tribunal shall be the sole entity responsible for interpretation and application of Electoral Law and it shall direct, supervise, and control the recording of important facts, deaths, naturalizations, and all other facts and legal acts related to the civil status of persons, the issuance of personal identity cards, and the different stages of the electoral process. [...]

CÓDIGO ELECTORAL (2017)

Artículo 130. El Tribunal Electoral constituye la máxima autoridad electoral y ejercerá las funciones que le confiere el artículo 143 de la Constitución Política, así como las previstas en su Ley Orgánica, siempre que no se contravenga ninguna disposición de esta Ley Electoral y se respeten integralmente las garantías del debido proceso de la ley en cada una de las controversias que se susciten ante el mismo.

Constitution (1972, last amended in 2004)

ARTICLE 142. [...] The Tribunal shall have jurisdiction throughout the Republic, and shall be composed of three justices who must have the same qualifications which are required for Justices of the Supreme Court. They shall be designated, separated by intervals, for ten year terms, as follows: one by the Legislative Branch, one by the Executive Branch, and one by the Supreme Court of Justice, among candidates who are not members of the nominating authority. For each justice, one alternate shall be appointed in the same manner. [...]

Constitution (1972, last amended in 2004)

ARTICLE 142. [...] The Tribunal shall have jurisdiction throughout the Republic, and shall be composed of three justices who must have the same qualifications which are required for Justices of the Supreme Court. They shall be designated, separated by intervals, for ten year terms, as follows: one by the Legislative Branch, one by the Executive Branch, and one by the Supreme Court of Justice, among candidates who are not members of the nominating authority. For each justice, one alternate shall be appointed in the same manner. [...]

Constitution (1972, last amended in 2004)

ARTICLE 142. [...] The Tribunal shall have jurisdiction throughout the Republic, and shall be composed of three justices who must have the same qualifications which are required for Justices of the Supreme Court. They shall be designated, separated by intervals, for ten year terms, as follows: one by the Legislative Branch, one by the Executive Branch, and one by the Supreme Court of Justice, among candidates who are not members of the nominating authority. For each justice, one alternate shall be appointed in the same manner. [...]

Ley Orgánica (Ley 5 de 9 de marzo de 2016 – Orgánica del Tribunal Electoral)

Articulo 26. Directiva. El Tribunal Electoral tendrá una directiva quc sera escogida por un periodo de dos años cn el mes de enero, integrada por un Presidente, un Primer Vicepresidente y un Segundo Vicepresidente, e legidos por mayoría de votos del Pleno, quienes podrán ser reelegidos en sus cargos. [...]

Artícu lo 31. Del Pleno. La administración del Tribunal Electoral está a cargo del Pleno, integrado por los tres magistrados. [...]

Chair is rotated among the three members for two-year periods.

Constitution (1972, last amended in 2004)

ARTICLE 142. [...] The Tribunal shall have jurisdiction throughout the Republic, and shall be composed of three justices who must have the same qualifications which are required for Justices of the Supreme Court. They shall be designated, separated by intervals, for ten year terms, as follows: one by the Legislative Branch, one by the Executive Branch, and one by the Supreme Court of Justice, among candidates who are not members of the nominating authority. For each justice, one alternate shall be appointed in the same manner. [...]