The judicial power is independent. The courts, in their various types and levels, shall
assume this power and issue decisions in accordance with the law.
Article 88:
Judges are independent, and there is no authority over them except that of the law. No
power shall have the right to interfere in the judiciary and the affairs of justice.
Article 89:
The federal judicial power is comprised of the Higher Juridical Council, the Federal
Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Cassation, the Public Prosecution Department, the
Judiciary Oversight Commission, and other federal courts that are regulated in
accordance with the law.
First: Higher Juridical Council
Article 90:
The Higher Juridical Council shall oversee the affairs of the judicial committees. The
law shall specify the method of its establishment, its authorities, and the rules of its
operation.
Article 91:
The Higher Juridical Council shall exercise the following authorities:
First: To manage the affairs of the judiciary and supervise the federal judiciary.
Second: To nominate the Chief Justice and members of the Federal Court of
Cassation, the Chief Public Prosecutor, and the Chief Justice of the Judiciary
Oversight Commission, and to present those nominations to the Council of
Representatives to approve their appointment.
Third: To propose the draft of the annual budget of the federal judicial authority,
and to present it to the Council of Representatives for approval.
Second: Federal Supreme Court
Article 92:
First: The Federal Supreme Court is an independent judicial body, financially and
administratively.