Article 97: Tenure of office of judges
Chapter VIII - The Judiciary
1
Without prejudice to the provisions of this article, a judge of the Superior Courts shall vacate his office upon reaching the age of sixty-five (65) years: Provided that a judge of the Superior Courts shall inform the Chief Justice and the President of Malta of this decision before he reaches the age of sixty-five (65) years once he chooses to remain in office until he reaches the age of sixty-eight (68) years.
2
A judge of the superior courts shall not be removed from his office except as provided in articles 101B and 101C of the Constitution.
Amendment History
2020 - Amended by Acts LVIII of 1974, XLV of 2020, and LV of 2020
Legal Reference: LVIII.1974.48; XLV.2020.5; LV.2020.2
Related Articles
- Article 101B (Chapter 8)
Discipline of judges and magistrates
- Article 101C (Chapter 8)
Appeal from the decisions of the Commission for the Administration of Justice
Notes
This article establishes the mandatory retirement age for judges of the Superior Courts and references the provisions for removing judges from office.