# Title IX: The High Court of Justice
**Articles: 67-68**

## Core Idea
The High Court of Justice is a special court established to try the President of the Republic for high treason or other serious violations of constitutional duties. It is the only court with jurisdiction over the President for acts committed in the exercise of official functions.

## Frameworks Introduced

### Composition (Article 67)
- **Parliamentary Composition**: The High Court of Justice shall be composed of the members of Parliament meeting together
- **Presidency**: It shall elect its president from among its members

### Jurisdiction (Article 68)
- **Presidential Immunity**: The President of the Republic may not be removed from office during his term except in the case of a grave and characterized violation by him of his duties
- **Impeachment**: Such removal from office shall be pronounced by the High Court of Justice
- **Voting**: It shall sit under the presidency of the President of the National Assembly and shall adopt its decision by a majority of two-thirds of its members composing it
- **Procedure**: The provisions of this article shall be applicable to the President of the Republic who, at the expiration of his term of office, is charged with facts relating to the exercise of his functions and qualifying as criminal offenses

## Mental Models
- Use **High Court as political accountability** — ensures President can be held accountable
- Think of **parliamentary jurisdiction** — only Parliament can judge the President
- Apply **high threshold** — requires grave and characterized violation

## Anti-patterns
- **Political prosecution**: High Court is for constitutional violations, not political differences
- **Automatic conviction**: Requires two-thirds majority of Parliament
- **During term immunity**: President cannot be removed except for grave violations

## Key Takeaways
1. High Court of Justice is composed of Parliament members
2. Only court that can try President for acts in official capacity
3. President can be removed only for grave and characterized violation of duties
4. Decision requires two-thirds majority of Parliament
5. After term, President can be tried for criminal offenses committed during term

## Connects To
- **Title II (President)**: President's accountability
- **Title VII (Constitutional Council)**: Council cannot try President, only High Court can