A.6. Mandated Judicial Review

The Provincial Court shall review all submitted district maps for constitutionality. A ruling must be provided no later than March 31 of the year after the map is submitted. If the court finds the maps unconstitutional, the previously enacted districts shall remain in effect for one election cycle, and a new redistricting commission shall be empaneled following the same procedures. The second commission shall follow the same rules as the first and may request guidance from the Provincial Court during its deliberations. If the second commission’s maps are found unconstitutional, a new commission shall be seated using the same process. This cycle shall continue until a valid map is approved. If no valid map is in place by the end of the next session of Congress, the State shall lose its representation in the House until the next redistricting cycle, so long as a valid map has been approved by then. Representation may only be restored through participation in the next scheduled Congressional election following approval of a valid map.

Once approved, district maps shall remain in effect until the next redistricting cycle. No changes may be made unless expressly required by this Charter or by a final ruling of a court with jurisdiction.