Costa Rica’s top court orders priority for corruption cases involving suspended judicial officials

Costa Rica’s Full Court has ordered the judiciary to prioritize cases involving its officials who face corruption investigations, especially those suspended while continuing to receive their salaries.

The magistrates said paid suspensions create heavy expenses for the judicial branch. The decision calls for faster resolution of cases involving alleged corrupt officials within the institution.

The order was presented as a measure in favor of transparency and against distortions in public debate surrounding the cases. The source identifies the officials as alleged perpetrators, reflecting that the investigations have not necessarily resulted in final findings of guilt.