Constitución en Inglés

159 Corte Constitucional de Colombia Chapter II Ordinary Jurisdiction T The Supreme Court of Justice is the highest Court of Ordinary Jurisdiction, and it will be composed of an odd number of Justices determined by the law. The Court will be divided into Chambers and Special Chambers, specifying which matters the respective chambers shall hear separately and which matters shall be heard by the Court’s full bench. Where the accused is subject to a special impeachment procedure, the Chamber of Criminal Cassation and the Special Chambers will guarantee a separation between the formal investigation and trial proceedings, as well as the right to have a verdict reexamined by a superior court and the right to appeal verdicts. The Special Chamber of Criminal Investigation and Prosecution will be composed of six (6) Justices, and the Special Chamber of First Instance will be composed of three (3) Justices. The members of these Special Chambers must fulfill the requirements for being Justices of the Supreme Court of Justice. They will be subject to the same regime for their election and term length. ARTICLE 234