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The Judiciary |
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The judicial power of the Marshall Islands is independent of the legislative and executive powers and is vested in a Supreme Court, a High Court, a Traditional Rights Court, and such District Courts, Community Courts and other subordinate courts as are created by law, each of these courts possess jurisdiction and powers and proceeding under rules as prescribed by law consistent with the provisions consistent with the Constitution.
Each court of the Marshall Islands has power to issue all writs and other processes, make rules and orders and promulgate all procedural regulations, not inconsistent with law, as required for the due administration of justice and the enforcement of the Constitution.
Unless otherwise provided in the Constitution, every judge of the Supreme Court or of the High Court are persons with qualifications prescribed by or pursuant to Act; be appointed by the Cabinet acting on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission and with the approval, signified by resolution, of the Nitijela; may, pending approval, discharge the duties of his office until the expiration of 21 days after the commencement of the next ensuing session of the Nitijela; and holds office during good behavior until reaching the age of 72 years unless, in the case of a judge who is not a citizen of the Marshall islands, the judge has been appointed for a term of one or more years, or in the case of a sitting judge in another jurisdiction, for a particular session of court.
Judges
Supreme Court
Daniel N. Cadra, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
High Court
Carl B. Ingram, Chief Justice of the High Court
James H. Plasman, Associate Justice of the High Court
Traditional Rights Courts
Berson Joseph, Chief Judge of the Traditional Rights Courts/Alab Member
Botlang Loeak, Associate Judge of the Traditional Rights Courts/Iroij Member
Kalemen Jinuna, Associate Judge of Traditional Rights Court/Ri-jerbal Member
District Court
Milton Zackios, Presiding Judge of the District Court
Billy Samson, Associate Judge of the District Court, Ebeye
Community Court Judges
Jimata Kabua, Assoicate Judge of the District Court
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Order Lani, Associate Community Court Judge of Jaluit Atoll
Lee Jauwe, Associate Community Court Judge of Jaluit Atoll
Jesa Botla, Presiding Judge of Arno Atoll
Komi Laibwij, Associate Judge of Arno Atoll
Obet Joab, Presiding Judge of Namu Atoll
Jemkar Bano, Associate Judge of Maloelap Atoll
Wilton Swain, Associate Judge of Maloelap Atoll
Eli Sam, Presiding Judge of Mejit Island
Jetton Elsai, Presiding Judge of Ailuk Atoll
Wewe Jein, Presiding Judge of Ujae Atoll
Jeur Dabo, Presiding Judge of Aur Atoll
Daniel Elson, Presiding Judge of Mili Atoll
John Braine, Prisiding Judge of Lae Atoll
Aldern Luther, Presiding Judge of Namdrik Atoll
Mannu Juda, Presiding Judge of Ailinglaplap Atoll
Mannu Rakin, Associate Judge of Ailinglaplap Atoll
Rumold Capelle, Presiding Judge of Likiep Atoll
Tommy I Jibok, Associate Judge of Kili/Bikini/Ejit
Lanwe Samuel, Presiding Judge of Wotje Atoll
Mejwadrik Elbon, Associate Judge of Wotje Atoll
Isaac Naisher, Presiding Judge of Jabot Island
Enja Attari, Presiding Judge of Utrik Atoll
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