Evaluation of Supreme Court Justices Revives Criticism

Five judges of the Supreme Court of Justice in the Dominican Republic are set to undergo evaluation by the National Council of the Magistracy. The upcoming evaluation process has revived public criticism and debate surrounding the proceedings.

At the center of the renewed debate is the broad margin of discretion held by the National Council of the Magistracy in determining the permanence of the magistrates. Observers are also questioning the broader institutional impact of this constitutional and administrative design on the judiciary.