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Judicial Branch

The Judicial Council consists of nine justices, elected to eighteen-month terms, which include the Chief Justice and Associate Chief Justice. The Judicial Council hears cases relating to CSUN activity, interprets the constitution and bylaws, and swears in CSUN officials. Judicial officials are nominated by the Executive Board and approved by the Senate. To view past rulings from the council, please contact the Chief Justice.

  • To make a request for an Attorney General Opinion, please fill out the form.
  • If you are interested in getting involved with the Judicial Council, you can reach out to the Chief Justice - or apply to the Clerkship Program.
  • If you would like a copy of the Judicial Council's Operating Policy and/or Code of Conduct, please reach out to the Chief Justice.
  • For information on how to submit a case, please follow this link: how to submit a case.
  • Fill out and submit this form to file a case: case submission form.

Judicial Council

Rebecca Tudtud

Chief Justice

Nikki Adams

Associate Chief Justice

Bryan Hernandez-Araiza

Associate Justice

Sowmya Kumar

Associate Justice

Heart Aiene Tabusares

Associate Justice

Judicial branch vacancies: Associate Justice (3 vacancies).