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Judicial branch Guinea, in 36 editions.
The entry for Guinea published Judicial branch in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 13 editions. Each is shown as published. Judicial branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 13
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Judicial branch” (1990 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
Court of Appeal (Cour d'Appel) Chief of State and Head of Government--Gen. Lansana CONTE (since 5 April 1984)
Court of Appeal (Cour d'Appel) Chief of State and Head of Government--Gen. Lansana CONTE (since 5 April 1984)
The same text in 5 editions, 1992 to 1996.
Court of Appeal (Cour d'Appel)
Court of Appeal (Cour d'Appel) Chief of State and Head of Government--Gen. Lansana CONTE (since 5 April 1984)
The same text in 10 editions, 1997 to 2006.
Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel
Court of Appeal (Cour d'Appel) or Cour d'Appel
The same text in 4 editions, 2007 to 2010.
- Court of First Instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance;
- Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme
Court of First Instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel d'Appel; Supreme Court or Cour Supreme
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
- Constitutional Court;
- Court of First Instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance;
- Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme
Constitutional Court; Court of First Instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; Supreme Court or Cour Supreme
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Constitutional, Civil, Penal, Commercial, and Administrative Chambers, and Chamber of Accounts; court consists of the first president, chamber presidents, and NA members)
- judge selection and term of office:
- court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly;
- other members appointed by presidential decree;
- member tenure NA
- subordinate courts:
- Courts of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance;
- labor court;
- military tribunal;
- High Court of Justice;
- justices of the peace
Rewritten: too little of the 2012 text remains to mark the changes.
highest court(s):
Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Constitutional, Civil, Penal, Commercial, and Administrative Chambers, and Chamber of Accounts; court consists of the first president, chamber presidents, and NA members)
judge selection and term of office:
court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; member tenure NA
subordinate courts:
Courts of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; labor court; military tribunal; High Court of Justice; justices of the peace
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Constitutional, Civil, Penal, Commercial, and Administrative Chambers, and Chamber of Accounts; court consists of the first president, chamber presidents, and NA members);
- note - the court is due to be reorganized by the New National Assembly in accordance with the 2010 constitution and democratic transition
- judge selection and term of office:
- court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly;
- other members appointed by presidential decree;
- member tenure NA
- subordinate courts:
- Courts of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance;
- High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises;
- labor court;
- military tribunal;
- justices of the peace
highest court(s):
Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Constitutional, Civil, Penal, Commercial, and Administrative Chambers, and Chamber of Accounts; court consists of the first president, chamber presidents, and NA members) members); note - the court is due to be reorganized by the New National Assembly in accordance with the 2010 constitution and democratic transition
judge selection and term of office:
court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; member tenure NA
subordinate courts:
Courts of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; labor court; military tribunal; High Court of Justice; justices of the peace
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, at least 4 councillors, the solicitor general and NA deputies);
- Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly;
- other members appointed by presidential decree;
- member tenure NA;
- Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights;
- members serve single 9-year terms
- subordinate courts:
- includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance;
- High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises;
- labor court;
- military tribunal;
- justices of the peace;
- specialized courts
highest court(s):Constitutional, Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, Commercial, and Administrative Chambers, and Chamber of Accounts; Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, and NA members); note - the court is due to be reorganized by the New National Assembly in accordance with at least 4 councillors, the 2010 constitution solicitor general and democratic transition NA deputies); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
judge selection and term of office:
courtNA NA; Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights; members serve single 9-year terms
subordinate courts:
Courtspeace peace; specialized courts
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, at least 4 councillors, the solicitor general and NA deputies);
- Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly;
- other members appointed by presidential decree;
- members serve until age 65;
- Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights;
- members serve single 9-year terms
- subordinate courts:
- includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance;
- High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises;
- labor court;
- military tribunal;
- justices of the peace;
- specialized courts
highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, at least 4 councillors, the solicitor general and NA deputies); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; member tenure NA; members serve until age 65; Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights; members serve single 9-year terms
subordinate courts: includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, at least 4 councillors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies);
- Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly;
- other members appointed by presidential decree;
- members serve until age 65;
- Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights;
- members serve single 9-year terms
- subordinate courts:
- includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance;
- High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises;
- labor court;
- military tribunal;
- justices of the peace;
- specialized courts
highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, at least 4 councillors, the solicitor general general, and NA deputies); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve until age 65; Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights; members serve single 9-year terms
subordinate courts: includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
- highest courts:
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, at least 4 councillors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies);
- Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly;
- other members appointed by presidential decree;
- members serve until age 65;
- Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights;
- members serve single 9-year terms
- subordinate courts:
- includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance;
- High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises;
- labor court;
- military tribunal;
- justices of the peace;
- specialized courts
highest court(s): courts: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, at least 4 councillors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve until age 65; Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights; members serve single 9-year terms
subordinate courts: includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- highest courts:
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, 10 councilors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies);
- Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly;
- other members appointed by presidential decree;
- members serve until age 65;
- Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights;
- members serve single 9-year terms
- subordinate courts:
- Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises;
- Court of Account (Court of Auditors);
- Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Premiere Instance);
- labor court;
- military tribunal;
- justices of the peace;
- specialized courts
highest courts: Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, at least 4 councillors, 10 councilors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members)
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve until age 65; Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights; members serve single 9-year terms
subordinate courts: includes Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; courts of first instance or Tribunal de Premiere Instance; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; Court of Account (Court of Auditors); Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Premiere Instance); labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
The same text in 3 editions, 2022 to 2024.
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, 10 councilors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies);
- Constitutional Court - suspended on 5 September 2021
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly;
- other members appointed by presidential decree;
- members serve 9-year terms until age 65
- subordinate courts:
- Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises;
- Court of Account (Court of Auditors);
- Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Premiere Instance);
- labor court;
- military tribunal;
- justices of the peace;
- specialized courts
highest courts: court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, 10 councilors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members) - suspended on 5 September 2021
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve until age 65; Constitutional Court member appointments - 2 by the National Assembly and the president of the republic, 3 experienced judges designated by their peers, 1 experienced lawyer, 1 university professor with expertise in public law designated by peers, and 2 experienced representatives of the Independent National Institution of Human Rights; members serve single 9-year terms until age 65
subordinate courts: Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; Court of Account (Court of Auditors); Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Premiere Instance); labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
- highest court(s):
- Supreme Court or Cour Suprême (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, 10 councilors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies);
- Constitutional Court - suspended on 5 September 2021
- judge selection and term of office:
- Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly;
- other members appointed by presidential decree;
- members serve 9-year terms until age 65
- subordinate courts:
- Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel;
- High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises;
- Court of Account (Court of Auditors);
- Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Première Instance);
- labor court;
- military tribunal;
- justices of the peace;
- specialized courts
highest court(s): Supreme Court or Cour Supreme Suprême (organized into Administrative Chamber and Civil, Penal, and Social Chamber; court consists of the first president, 2 chamber presidents, 10 councilors, the solicitor general, and NA deputies); Constitutional Court - suspended on 5 September 2021
judge selection and term of office: Supreme Court first president appointed by the national president after consultation with the National Assembly; other members appointed by presidential decree; members serve 9-year terms until age 65
subordinate courts: Court of Appeal or Cour d'Appel; High Court of Justice or Cour d'Assises; Court of Account (Court of Auditors); Courts of First Instance (Tribunal de Premiere Première Instance); labor court; military tribunal; justices of the peace; specialized courts
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Guinea: Judicial branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/guinea/judicial-branch.