Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Sanctaria

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Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Sanctaria
Sanctarian Coat of Arms
StyleMr/Madam Justice
(informal)
Your Grace
(within court)
The Right Honorable
(formal)
Member ofSupreme Court of Sanctaria
NominatorGovernment of Sanctaria
AppointerPresident of Sanctaria
on the advice of the Government, and the consent of the Senate
Term lengthLife tenure
Formation19 November 1974

An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Sanctaria is an ordinary judge of the Supreme Court of Sanctaria, and a senior position within the country's judicial system. One of the highest-ranking judges in the land, an associate justice plays a vital role in interpreting and upholding the constitution and ensuring the fair and just application of the law.

Eight associate justices serve on the Supreme Court, alongside the Chief Justice of Sanctaria. The Supreme Court sits en banc with each justice seated in order of their seniority. Seniority is determined by length of service on the court[a]; the Chief Justice, regardless of length of service, is always considered the most senior justice. When the position of Chief Justice is vacant, or the Chief Justice is unable to participate in a case, the most senior serving associate justice takes on the duties of the role in an acting manner.

Appointed by the President of Sanctaria, on the nomination of the government with the advice and consent of the Senate, the role of an associate justice is to carefully analyse legal arguments, review evidence, and consider the precedents set by previous court decisions. They participate in rigorous debates and deliberations with their fellow justices to reach well-reasoned and legally sound judgments. Their decisions have a lasting impact on the interpretation of laws and the protection of individual rights and freedoms in Sanctaria.

Typically be appointed as an associate justice, individuals must possess exceptional legal knowledge, expertise, and a proven record of integrity and impartiality. They are generally experienced jurists who have served on lower federal courts, or on state courts, and who have demonstrated excellence in their legal careers.

Background[edit | edit source]

List of associate justices[edit | edit source]

  Denotes incumbent
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of Sanctaria
N° Name Term of office Nominated by Appointed by Replacing Notes
Took office Left office Term
1 Leonard Roberts 19 November 1974[b] 31 December 1979[c] 5 years, 42 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux — Retired.
2 Benjamin Anderson 19 November 1974[b] 31 December 1979[c] 5 years, 42 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux — Retired.
3 Alexander Collins 19 November 1974[b] 31 December 1979[c] 5 years, 42 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux — Retired.
4 Noah Mitchell 19 November 1974[b] 31 December 1979[c] 5 years, 42 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux — Retired.
5 Matthew Turner 19 November 1974[b] 31 December 1979[c] 5 years, 42 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux — Retired.
6 Samuel Parker 19 November 1974[b] 31 December 1979[c] 5 years, 42 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux — Retired.
7 James Jenkins 19 November 1974[b] 31 December 1979[c] 5 years, 42 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux — Retired.
8 Daniel Harrison 19 November 1974[b] 31 December 1979[c] 5 years, 42 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux — Retired.
9 Oliver Campbell 01 January 1980 18 April 1998 18 years, 107 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux L. Roberts Died in office.
10 Louis Cartwright 01 January 1980 27 July 2022 42 years, 207 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux B. Anderson Died in office.
11 Norman C. Henry 01 January 1980 30 April 1987 7 years, 119 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux A. Collins Retired.
12 Gabriel Lewis 01 January 1980 29 November 1993 13 years, 332 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux N. Mitchell Died in office.
13 Julian McCreevey 01 January 1980 15 July 1991 11 years, 195 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux M. Turner Retired.
14 Silas Nicholson 01 January 1980 29 February 1996 16 years, 59 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux S. Parker Retired.
15 Theodore Quinn 01 January 1980 03 September 1989 9 years, 245 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux J. Jenkins Died in office.
16 Leo F. Zimmerman 01 January 1980 30 April 1998 18 years, 119 days Childerson government Paul Devereaux D. Harrison Retired.
17 Matthieu Patrice 25 July 1987 25 July 2023 36 years, 0 days Taylor government Lawrence Kingsley N.C. Henry Retired.
18 Victor Lucas 01 December 1989 31 March 2006 16 years, 120 days Taylor government Lawrence Kingsley T. Quinn Retired.
19 Asher Montgomery 16 July 1991 18 October 2006 15 years, 94 days Taylor government George Sampson J. McCreevey Retired.
20 Joyce Keenahan 12 February 1994 Incumbent 31 years, 241 days Cox government George Sampson G. Lewis First female Associate Justice.
21 Lucille Hidalgo 01 March 1996 14 September 2010 14 years, 197 days Cox government George Sampson S. Nicholson Retired.
22 Trevor Woodhouse 01 May 1998 23 June 2023 25 years, 53 days Cox government George Sampson L.F. Zimmerman Retired.
23 Aryan Patel 08 June 1998 18 August 2003 5 years, 71 days Cox government George Sampson O. Campbell First minority ethnic Associate Justice. Died in office.
24 Noreen Collins 11 November 2003 Incumbent 21 years, 334 days Dawson government Helena Robinson A. Patel —
25 Julian Young 01 April 2006 09 October 2012 6 years, 191 days Dawson government Helena Robinson V. Lucas Impeached.[d][1]
26 Jean-Claude Steele 04 December 2006 Incumbent 18 years, 311 days Dawson government Helena Robinson A. Montgomery —
27 Richard McWilliams 15 September 2010 Incumbent 15 years, 26 days Turner government Helena Robinson L. Hidalgo —
28 Georgina Reding 01 December 2012 31 July 2023 10 years, 242 days Turner government Marian Woodstrom J. Young Appointed Chief Justice.[2]
29 Edmée Simon 06 October 2022 Incumbent 3 years, 5 days Hendry government Katherine Saunders L. Cartwright —
30 Bernadette Coolidge 13 September 2023 Incumbent 2 years, 28 days Ringrose government Katherine Saunders T. Woodhouse First black Associate Justice.
31 Tara Gregory 03 October 2023 Incumbent 2 years, 8 days Ringrose government Katherine Saunders M. Patrice —
32 Moon So-ra 11 December 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 304 days Ringrose government Katherine Saunders G. Reding First Haesanite-Sanctarian Justice.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Since 01 January 1980, where more than one justice is appointed on the same day, their seniority is determined by their surnames in alphabetical order.
  2. ↑ a b c d e f g h Nominated and appointed on the same day following the death of Aequitas IV and the establishment of the Divine Republic of Sanctaria.
  3. ↑ a b c d e f g h Required by establishment legislation to retire before 01 January 1980.
  4. ↑ Young was impeached as a result of the Cash-for-Verdicts scandal. To date he is the only justice to have been removed from the bench by impeachement.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=11210685&sid=3bf7bb5df8625a3fff0c8deafc46e8a8#p11210685
  2. ↑ https://media.idugov.com/2023/07/16/government-to-announce-reding-as-next-chief-justice/
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