Justiniano Montero ratified as Supreme Court of Justice judge by the CNM
The National Council of the Magistracy (CNM) made official this Tuesday the ratification of Justiniano Montero Montero as a judge of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ). This decision was made after successfully completing the rigorous performance evaluation process to which the magistrates of the high court were subjected.
With the conclusion of this evaluation cycle, the constitutional body has determined that the selection process to integrate new members into the Supreme Court of Justice will have a total of six vacancies available, marking a key step in the restructuring of the Dominican judicial system.
Academic background and professional profile
Magistrate Montero possesses a solid academic background that supports his work in the high court:
- Doctor of Law from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD).
- Master’s Degree in Democratic Society, State and Law from the University of the Basque Country.
- Master’s Degree in Administrative Law and Municipal Management from the University of Castilla-La Mancha.
Since joining the Supreme Court of Justice in April 2019, Montero has played a fundamental role at the head of the First Chamber, an instance specialized in resolving civil and commercial matters that reach this high court.
Commitment to ethics and judicial modernization
Justiniano Montero’s work transcends the courtroom, standing out for his constant contribution to judicial ethics and the implementation of new technologies in the service of justice.
At the institutional level, the magistrate represents the Dominican Republic before the Ibero-American Commission on Judicial Ethics (CIEJ), where his role as a drafter of opinions has been key. Additionally, his commitment to transparency is reflected in his active participation in the Judicial Branch’s Committee on Ethical Conduct.
Likewise, he/she has led strategic initiatives such as the Implementation Committee for Law 339-22, which regulates the use of digital media in the Judiciary, thus driving the technological transformation of the administration of justice in the country.
