CSPJ certifies 119 judges, denies 17 after reviewing 159 files
Haiti's judicial oversight body completed a four-day certification retreat, according to Le Nouvelliste.
Members of Haiti's Superior Council of the Judiciary (Conseil supérieur du pouvoir judiciaire, CSPJ) held an institutional retreat on September 7, 8, 9 and 10, 2026, dedicated to examining and processing magistrates' certification files, Le Nouvelliste reported. Over the four working days, the councillors reviewed 159 files submitted for their assessment. Of these, 119 magistrates were certified, while 17 others were not certified for lack of professional and moral integrity, according to the outlet. Fourteen files require further investigation, Le Nouvelliste reported. The certification process is part of the CSPJ's mandate to vet and evaluate members of the judiciary. The council's certification methods have drawn scrutiny in some cases, with Le Nouvelliste separately reporting on questions raised over the revocation of the chief judge of the court of first instance in Fort-Liberté in the North-East. The council has not released additional details on the criteria applied or next steps for the pending files, according to available reporting. Further information on the certification outcomes was available to registered readers only, per the source.