Central Criminal Court of Iraq - Definition and Overview

The CCCI, a judicial system in Iraq, was established to serve and benefit the Iraqi people. The CCCI consisted of two chambers: an investigative court and a felony court. Each chamber operated in accordance with Iraqi law on criminal proceedings. Judges were appointed and fired by Paul Bremer, the former U.S. Administrator of Iraq. Candidates had to be an Iraqi national of high moral character and reputation, a non-member of the Ba'ath party, and demonstrated a "high level of legal competence." Appointed Judges were also required "to sign an oath or solemn declaration of office."

See Also

• Coalition Provisional Authority

External Links

• Richard Perle's Comments at AEI "IRAQ HAND-OFF" PANEL (http://www.iraq.net/printarticle4345.html), June 20, 2004
• CPA Order Number 13 (http://www.cpa-iraq.org/regulations/20040422_CPAORD_13_Revised_Amended.pdf), Amended April 22, 2004
• CPA transcript (http://www.cpa-iraq.org/transcripts/20031114_Nov-14-Bremer-Justice-post.htm), November 14, 2003