It serves as the highest appeals court, and appoints and oversees all other judges.

Established on 28 October 1907, it is housed in the Palacio Piria, a masterpiece of eclectic architecture from 1917.

[2] Article 236 establishes shall be appointed by the General Assembly by a two-thirds vote of its full membership.

[3] The presidency of the Court rotates annually among the justices according to the order of seniority in office.

[4] According to Article 329 to the Supreme Court is assigned:[3] birthdate and place length of service