Supreme Court Denounces Judiciary Officials for “Selling Services” Abroad
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Supreme Court Minister Files Complaint Against Judiciary Officials in Chile
Santiago,Chile – On December 29,2023,Minister of the Supreme Court,María Cristina Gajardo Harboe,filed a formal complaint against senior officials within the Administrative Corporation of the Judiciary (CAPJ). This action follows an administrative investigation targeting key personnel within the CAPJ’s Department of Institutional Advancement (DDI) and related sub-departments.
The individuals under investigation are Mario Lara orellana,head of the DDI; Esteban Paiva Jara,head of the Modernization Subdepartment; and Pablo Cabezas fernández,head of the Innovation Laboratory. Minister Gajardo’s complaint alleges that these officials “offered resources” to influence the outcome of the administrative summary.
Background: The Administrative Summary
Details surrounding the initial administrative summary remain limited. Bío Bío Investiga reports that the complaint stems from concerns about potential interference in the investigation. The CAPJ officials reportedly attempted to provide resources that could sway the results of the summary.
The CAPJ officials, in a statement reported by Bío Bío Investiga, acknowledged that the situation “temporarily falls on this procedure.” However, they emphasized their focus on defense and asserted they have not violated any rules.
Key Players
| Name | title | Role in investigation |
|---|---|---|
| María Cristina Gajardo Harboe | Minister of the Supreme Court | Filed the complaint against CAPJ officials |
| Mario Lara Orellana | Head of the Department of Institutional Development (DDI) | Subject of the administrative summary and complaint |
| esteban Paiva Jara | Head of the Modernization Subdepartment | Subject of the administrative summary and complaint |
| Pablo Cabezas Fernández | Head of the Innovation Laboratory | Subject of the administrative summary and complaint |