Organization of the Higher School of Magistracy

Executive Decree No. 16-159 dated 23 Shaaban 1437 corresponding to May 30, 2016

Specifies the organization of the Higher School of Magistracy, its functioning procedures, admission requirements, study system, as well as, the rights and duties of the student judges.

The Prime Minister

Upon the proposal of the Minister of Justice

In accordance with the Constitution, particularly Articles 99-4 and 143 (paragraph 2)

In accordance with Organic Law No. 04-11 dated 21 Rajab 1425 corresponding to September 6, 2004, which contains the fundamental law of the judiciary, especially Articles 35, 36, and 37.

In accordance with Organic Law No. 04-12 dated 21 Rajab 1425 corresponding to September 6, 2004, concerning the formation of the Supreme Judicial Council, its functioning, and its powers.

In accordance with Law No. 90-21 dated 24 Moharram 1411 corresponding to August 15, 1990, regarding public accounting, as amended and supplemented.

In accordance with Presidential Decree No. 15-125 dated 25 Rajab 1436 corresponding to May 14, 2015, appointing members of the government, as amended.

In accordance with Executive Decree No. 04-332 dated 10 Ramadan 1425 corresponding to October 24, 2004, which specifies the powers of the Minister of Justice.

In accordance with Executive Decree No. 05-303 dated 15 Rajab 1426 corresponding to August 20, 2005, regulating the Higher School of Magistracy, specifying its functioning procedures, admission requirements, study system, as well as the rights and duties of student judges.

He outlines the following :

Article 1 : In accordance with the provisions of articles 35, 36, and 37 of Organic Law No. 04-11 dated 21 Rajab 1425 corresponding to September 6, 2004, mentioned above, this decree aims to define the organization of the Higher School of Magistracy, its operating procedures, admission requirements, study system, as well as the rights and duties of student judges, referred to hereinafter as ‘the School’.

First Chapter : General provisions

Second Chapter : Organization and operation of the school

First Section : Board of directors

Second Section : Director general

Third Section : Scientific council

Third Chapter : Admission to the school and study system

First Section : Admission to the school

Second Section : Basic training of student judges

Third Section : Continuing Education and Specialized Training of Judges

Fourth Section : Rights and duties of student judges

Fifth Section : Discipline

Fourth Chapter : Financial provisions