Poder Judicial

The Judiciary of Uruguay

The Poder Judicial is Uruguay's independent judiciary. At the top is the Suprema Corte de Justicia (Supreme Court) with five judges.

                Judiciary:

                Supreme Court of Justice | Courts of Appeals |
                Trial Courts | Peace Courts | Independent Judiciary
            

The Uruguayan legal system is based on civil law in the continental European tradition and is considered one of the most reliable in Latin America.