In the courts of Liechtenstein, the order of precedence, in ascending order is as follows:[1] For the selection of judges, the Prince Regnant and the Diet refer to a joint commission (Judges’ Selection Board) composed of 1 member from each parliamentary group, the Minister of Justice and Infrastructure, and representatives sent by the Prince equal in number to those sent by the Parliament.
[4] The final decision of candidates rests with the Diet which can reject the Board’s proposal.
The candidate who receives approval from the Diet or an absolute majority of votes cast in a referendum shall be appointed as judge by the Prince.
The Senates, when not deciding, consist of their Chairperson their deputy, 4 Supreme Judges and their substitutes.
The State Court also decides upon conflicts of jurisdiction between administrative and judicial authorities, as well as upon impeachment proceedings against ministers, and on electoral disputes.