Judiciary of Costa Rica

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:advocates_for gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:case_types Rich and evolving
Addressed through reforms
gptkbp:conference Held regularly for knowledge sharing
gptkbp:country gptkb:Costa_Rica
gptkbp:court gptkb:Community_engagement_initiatives
Incorporating digital tools
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Adheres to international law
gptkbp:established 1825
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:San_José
gptkbp:historical_debate Mediation and arbitration available
gptkbp:historical_significance Influential in Central America
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Judiciary of Costa Rica
gptkbp:independence Critical for democracy
gptkbp:is_respected_by Essential for legitimacy
gptkbp:judges gptkb:Constitutional_Chamber_of_the_Supreme_Court
gptkb:22
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_Justice_of_Costa_Rica
gptkb:Fernando_Cruz_Castro
Appointed by the Supreme Court
gptkbp:judicial_review gptkb:Spanish
gptkb:battle
Generally positive
Evaluated regularly
Government allocated
Emphasizes respect and integrity
Significant changes over decades
Corruption and efficiency issues
Fairness and accessibility
Positive outcomes noted
Programs to inform citizens
gptkbp:legal_issue gptkb:District_Courts
gptkb:legal_case
Multi-tiered
Published annually
Civil law system
Facing modern issues
Guaranteed by the Constitution
Oversight mechanisms in place
Efforts to increase representation
Works with international bodies
Judicial School
Merit-based system
Available for ongoing education
Code of ethics exists
Conducted by the Supreme Court
Ongoing efforts for improvement
Promoted through public information
Regulated by the Bar Association
gptkbp:legal_representation Provided for the indigent
gptkbp:open_to_public Open court system
gptkbp:partnerships Collaborates with NG Os
gptkbp:publishes Reports and journals published
gptkbp:responsible_for Administer justice
gptkbp:revenue Generally low
gptkbp:type Independent branch of government
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Costa_Rica's_Constitutional_Court
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4