Judicial System
The judicial branch is headed by the Chief Justice of the Puerto Rico Supreme Court, which is the only appellate court required by the Constitution. All other courts are created by the Legislative Assembly of Puerto Rico.
As Puerto Rico is under United States sovereignty, there is also a Federal District Court for the island.
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