Judicial system of Sanama

Due to the federal structure of Sanama, the judicial system consists of two separate parts, provincial courts and federal courts. Provincial courts enforce provincial criminal and civil law, while the federal courts enforce federal law. The four territories, coming under direct federal authority, do not have a separate court system, but are a part of the federal system. The court systems enjoy constitutional protection from interference by the executive, as well as protection against undue influence from other parts of the government. On the federal level judges are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Judiciary Council. Once appointed, federal judges serve for life but can be removed by the Judiciary Council for good cause. How provincial judges are appointed vary across the country.

The Department of Justice is responsible for court administration through the Federal Courts Directorate, including salaries, buildings and security through the Federal Marshal Service. Federal prosecutions are supervised by the Office of the Inquisitor General, headed by the Inquisitor General with subordinate prosecutors at every federal court.