National Assembly extends deadline for TSJ magistrate selection process

Venezuela's National Assembly has once again extended the application period for aspiring magistrates to the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ). The process is ongoing following a recent reform that increased the court's composition to 32 judges.

Giuseppe Alessandrello, president of the Judicial Nominations Committee, announced the unanimous decision to grant an extension until next Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. He explained that the original deadline, which had already been extended once, needed further adjustment due to the sheer volume of interest.

According to the committee, over six hundred applications have been received. Alessandrello noted that candidates can submit their documentation daily, including weekends. After the application period closes, a 15-day phase for evaluating files and handling challenges will commence. Subsequently, the committee will compile a list of eligible candidates for the Parliament to make the final appointments.

The selection process began on May 22, with calls for jurists to apply not only for TSJ positions but also for roles within the Inspectorate and the National School of Magistracy. The restructuring of the court involves replacing eight outgoing magistrates and adding twelve new judges to the existing twelve. The reform, approved on May 12, also alters the internal distribution of the TSJ's chambers, with the Constitutional Chamber expanding to seven judges and other chambers to five.

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By unanimous decision of the committee, we have decided to grant an extension until next Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.