Supreme Court of Kazakhstan

The Supreme Court of Kazakhstan is the highest judicial body on civil, administrative, criminal and other cases within the jurisdiction of the local and other courts, and the judicial system of the Republic of Kazakhstan consists of the Supreme Court, local courts and other courts established by law. Its Chairperson is appointed by the President of the Republic on the recommendation of the High Judicial Council, serves at the same time as a judge of the Supreme Court, and holds office for six years. The other judges of the Supreme Court are elected by the Kurultai on the proposal of the President, based on the recommendation of the High Judicial Council.