Supreme Court of Spain

Supreme Court of Spain
Tribunal Supremo

Established 1812
Jurisdiction Spain
Location Plaza de la Villa de Paris, Madrid
Composition method Selected by the General Council of the Judicial Power
Authorized by Constitution of Spain
Judge term length Appointed for life until retired at 70
Number of positions 74 (may change by Act of Parliament)
Website Portal del Tribunal Supremo
President of the Supreme Court
Currently Carlos Dívar Blanco
Since September, 2008

The Supreme Court of Spain (Spanish: Tribunal Supremo) is the highest judicial body in Spain for all matters not pertaining to the Constitution.

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