Last Change:
03/17/2025
Ley Nº 270 de 1996 - Estatutaria de Administración de Justicia
Year: 1996
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Description
This law was enacted in March 15, 1996 and modified by Law 1781 of 2016. It outlines the structure and functioning of the country's judicial system. This law is designed to ensure the proper administration of justice and includes provisions related to the organization of the judiciary, the roles and duties of judges and other judicial officials, and the procedures for judicial processes. It aims to guarantee the independence and impartiality of judicial authorities, improve the efficiency of judicial services, and strengthen the rights of citizens within the legal system.
Selected provisions
Ley 270 de 1996, no. 42.745, estatutaria de la administración de justicia - Generic