Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is established under Article 48 of the Constitution of the Republic of Nauru. The functioning of the Supreme Court of Nauru is governed by the Supreme Court Act 2018, which came into effect on 15 May 2018. The Supreme Court is a superior court of record.

Key Information

Court Level: Superior Court of Record
Presiding Officer: Hon. Justice Janmai Jai Udit
Governing Legislation: Supreme Court Act 2018
Constitutional Basis: The Supreme Court is established under Article 48 of the Constitution of the Republic of Nauru.
Jurisdiction Overview: The Supreme Court has the jurisdiction conferred on it by the Constitution of the Republic of Nauru, any other written law, and inherent jurisdiction. It is a superior court of record.

Divisions

Civil
Criminal
Commercial
Family
Probate
Appellate
Constitutional and Administrative
Miscellaneous
Such other divisions which the Chief Justice may deem appropriate

Jurisdiction

The jurisdiction vested in it under the Constitution and any other written law that it had prior to the commencement of the Supreme Court Act 2018.
The jurisdiction conferred on it by the Supreme Court Act 2018 or any other written law.
Original and appellate jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters conferred to it by the Constitution, the Supreme Court Act 2018, or any written law.
The powers and jurisdiction as may from time to time be vested in it under the Constitution, the Supreme Court Act 2018, or any other written law.
Admiralty jurisdiction.
The power and authority to appoint and control guardians of infants and their estates.
Probate jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction for winding up and bankruptcy related proceedings.
Matrimonial, family, and adoption related jurisdiction.
Appellate jurisdiction under the Constitution, the Supreme Court Act 2018, or any other written law.
Inherent jurisdiction.

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