Grilling of over 100 Supreme Court applicants underway

A total of 14 aspiring principal and alternate magistrates for Panama’s Supreme Court (CSJ).  appeared before the Special Evaluation Commission on Tuesday, September 17.

There are over 100 applicants including two sitting judges who want to extend their time.  on the bench.

The process comes in the midst of public concern over alleged bribery and sold decisions in Panama’s justice  system

Applicants must answer 15 written  questions   and each participant has 30 minutes to support why they e should be chosen for  the court.

. Once the interviews are completed the commission will select 15 candidates that it will recommend to President Laurentino Cortizo, who will make the final selection.