Supreme Court of Dívasa

The Supreme Court of Dívasa is the highest body and regulator of the judicial branch of Dívasa. Its primary purpose is interpreting the constitution. It is currently occupied by just one justice, Captainographer, though the constitution mandates three judges preside over the court.

Structure and Powers
The Supreme Court interprets the constitution and makes rulings on the constitutionality of laws and various other government actions. The court is normally occupied by three justices who vote on each case, but since the resignation of Jeb Joseph Watson to pursue a more politically active career, only Justice Captainographer has occupied the bench. The court also regulates the judicial system and appeals process. It also operates a bar exam and certifies lawyers, though most citizens choose to go pro se in court or retain a paralegal, effectively circumventing the system.

Office of the Chancellor v. Office of the Emperor
This case revolved around whether or not the Emperor needs the consent of the Chancellor to appoint a Chief of Staff. The court initially leaned towards the Emperor's side, but later ruled in favor of the Chancellor. After much political backlash Captainographer, the sole justice, reversed his ruling and determined the Chief of Staff was principally a commanding role which had been unlawfully granted the duties of an administrative one, which would have fallen under the purview of the Chancellor. Hours later the court updated its opinion with an order parliament create a minister of defense to separate the two administrative and commanding roles, but parliament has yet to do so. In this case, Dexter Aamo represented the Emperor and Chancellor Jeb Joseph Watson went pro se.

Dexter Aamo Declaration
In the early years of the monarchy, it was common practice for a delegate to hold other governmental positions. However, the Supreme Court issued a declaration on January 5th that this practice was unconstitutional due to the federal positions clause, which stipulates delegates cannot hold other federal government positions. The declaration, signed by then Justices Watson and Captainographer, called on one delegate in particular, Dexter Aamo, to resign from his positions of Home Secretary and Head of the Imperial Security Bureau. Though initial resistant, Delegate Aamo agreed and resigned from his posts soon after.

Emperor Orstein Declaration
Emperor Ferdinand Orstein, before taking the position of Emperor, served as a Delegate in the House of Delegates and did not immediately resign from his post there once inheriting the throne. The Supreme Court, now consisting only of Justice Captainographer, issued a statement requesting the Emperor step down from one position or the other. Orstein promptly resigned as a Delegate without any hesitation.

Licenced Lawyers
Below is a list of all certified lawyers in Dívasa.
 * Dexter Aamo
 * Darth Duck
 * Morey A. Marshall
 * Joren Em
 * Siena Dog