The Supreme Court of Puerto Rico is the highest court of Puerto Rico, having judicial authority to interpret and decide questions of Puerto Rican law. The Court is analogous to one of the state supreme courts of the U.S. states.
Article V of the Constitution of Puerto Rico vests the judicial power on the Supreme Court—which by its nature forms the judicial branch of the government of Puerto Rico. Article IV vests the executive power on the Governor —whom by its nature forms the executive branch— while Article III vests the legislative power on the Legislative Assembly—which together with other agencies form the legislative branch.
The Supreme Court holds its sessions in San Juan.
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