# Dominican Republic Supreme Court leadership transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260913-dominican-republic-supreme-court-leadership-transition
> Updated: 2026-09-13T19:56:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The leadership of the Supreme Court of Justice in the Dominican Republic is undergoing a period of transition. Outgoing President Luis Henry Molina has criticized the judicial selection process, claiming that all political parties “have acted exactly the same” regarding the National Council of the Magistracy. While Molina acknowledged the political nature of magistrates, he maintained that his own tenure was not driven by partisan interests.

Amidst this transition, lawyer Fernando Langa Ferreira is receiving support from legal experts to lead the court. Jurist and diplomat Olivo Rodríguez Huertas has endorsed Langa, citing his four decades of experience in banking, tax, and constitutional law, as well as his academic and institutional contributions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Luis Henry Molina criticizes judge selection process

Outgoing Supreme Court President Luis Henry Molina criticized the political nature of the judge selection process in the Dominican Republic.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luis-henry-molina-criticizes-judge-selection-process

### 2026-09-09: Fernando Langa gains jurist support for Supreme Court leadership

Lawyer Fernando Langa Ferreira is receiving backing from jurists, including Olivo Rodríguez Huertas, to potentially lead the Dominican Republic's Supreme Court of Justice.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fernando-langa-gains-jurist-support-for-supreme-court-leadership

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