Article 1, Jurisdictional function
Jurisdiction is a public service exercised on behalf of the people and consists of knowing and judging, through due process, conflicts of legal...
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Article 2, Legal pluralism
The State recognizes legal systems of Indigenous Peoples, which, by virtue of their right to self-determination, coexist on an equal footing with the...
Article 3, Jurisdictional independence, impartiality, and exclusivity
Judges exercising jurisdiction are independent of each other and of any other authority or body, and must act and rule in a fair and impartial...
Article 4, On permanent post or judges
Judges are irremovable. They are not subject to suspension, transfer, or removal except in accordance with the grounds and procedures established by...
Article 5, Right of access to justice
The Constitution guarantees full access to justice for all individuals and groups. It is the duty of the State to eliminate social, cultural, and...
Article 6, Effective jurisdictional protection
Everyone has the right to request from the courts of justice the effective protection of their rights and legitimate interests, in a timely and...
Article 7, Inexcusability and non-delegable obligation
Once the courts have been called upon to hear the case pursuant to applicable law and on matters within their jurisdiction, they shall not be excused...
Article 8, Enforcement of resolutions
In order to enforce resolutions and carry out or cause to be carried out the proceedings determined by law, courts of justice may issue warrants or...
Article 9, Grounding and unambiguous language
Judgments must always be grounded and written in clear and inclusive language. Exceptions to the duty of grounding judicial decisions may be...
Article 10, Cost-free
Access to jurisdictional functions shall be free of charge, notwithstanding the legal proceedings and procedural sanctions established by law....
