For a correct and uniform application of the law, The Supreme Court of Justice generalizes ex officio case-law in certain categories and adopts explanatory decisions on the correct application of the rules of law and fair settlement of civil cases.

Explanatory decisions are adopted by the Plenum of the Supreme Court.The application of the judgments is optional for the courts.

Legal basis: Art. 1 of. 2 and art. 16 letter. “C” of the Law. 789 of 26.03.1996 on the Supreme Court
• Art. 17 Code of Civil Procedure
• Art. 7 Code of Criminal Procedure