Supreme Court of Sanctaria
| Supreme Court of Sanctaria | |
|---|---|
 Coat of Arms of Sanctaria | |
| Established | 19 November 1974 |
| Jurisdiction | Sanctaria |
| Location | Sanctus |
| Composition method | Government of Sanctaria nomination with Senate confirmation |
| Authorized by | Constitution of Sanctaria |
| Judge term length | Life tenure |
| Number of positions | 9 |
| Chief Justice of Sanctaria | |
| Currently | Patrick Grey |
| Since | 01 September 2005 |
The Supreme Court of the Divine Federation of Sanctaria, more commonly known as the Supreme Court of Sanctaria or SCOSCA, is the highest court in the federal judiciary of Sanctaria, established pursuant to the Constitution of Sanctaria in 1974. It has ultimate (and largely discretionary) appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of federal law, and original jurisdiction over a narrow range of cases, for example suits between two or more states. The Court also holds the power of judicial review, the power to strike down laws which are inconsistent with the constitution.
The Court consists of the Chief Justice of Sanctaria and eight associate justices, each with lifetime tenure. When a vacancy occurs, the Government of Sanctaria, with the approval of the Senate appoints a new justice. Each justice has a single vote. It meets in Sanctus.