G. Pensions

Judges and Justices, but not Magistrate Judges, who complete the full term of their appointment shall receive a pension equal to two-thirds (2/3) of their final salary, commencing no earlier than the start of the Judicial Year following their departure from office (see Article IV, Section 2.C). No pension shall be paid during any period of Judicial service.

Congress shall, by law, establish the Judicial Pension Code governing:

1. The timing and duration of payments,

2. Adjustments for partial terms,

3. Early resignation due to medical necessity,

4. Rules concerning forfeiture, and

5. Limitations on deferral or inheritance.

These pensions protect the independence of judges, especially since this Charter does not allow lifetime appointments. They ensure that Judges and Justices can do their jobs without fear or pressure, and that Citizens from any background can serve without financial hardship.

Any Change to the Judicial Pension Code must respect the principle that pensions are not rewards, but safeguards against improper influence.

To avoid conflicts of interest, any suits at law concerning pensions must be tried by a panel of three senators consisting of the Deputy Leader of the Senate and two other Senators drawn by lot.