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Supreme Court of Belize
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17°29′38″N 88°11′11″W / 17.49389°N 88.18639°W / 17.49389; -88.18639
Location
  • Corozal Town
  • Belize City
  • Dangriga
Coordinates17°29′38″N 88°11′11″W / 17.49389°N 88.18639°W / 17.49389; -88.18639
Composition methodExecutive selection
Authorized byConstitution of Belize
Judge term lengthUntil age 65, but may be reappointed
Chief Justice of Belize
CurrentlyLouise Blenman
Since2 September 2022
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The Supreme Court of Judicature of Belize is one of three types of courts in Belize, the lower ones being the Magistrate's Courts and the Court of Appeal.[1] It is a court of original jurisdiction in both civil and criminal cases as well as an appellate court.[2] It is governed by the Supreme Court of Judicature Act (SCJA).[3]

  1. ^ "Introduction to the Supreme Court of Belize". Attorney General of Belize. Retrieved 18 April 2012. [dead link]
  2. ^ "The Supreme Court". Government of Belize. Retrieved 19 April 2012. [dead link]
  3. ^ "Cap. 91: Supreme Court of Judicature Act" (PDF). Attorney General of Belize. 31 December 2000. Retrieved 19 April 2012. [dead link]

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