Evaluation of Supreme Court Justices Revives Criticism

Five judges of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) in the Dominican Republic are undergoing an evaluation process. This procedure is being conducted by the National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) to determine the potential renewal or removal of the magistrates currently serving on the court.

The initiation of these evaluations has reignited public and institutional debate regarding the selection and retention process for high-ranking judicial officials. Critics are specifically focusing on the broad discretionary powers granted to the CNM, raising questions about the current design of the judicial evaluation system and its impact on the stability and independence of the court.