 It has appellate jurisdiction in disciplinary proceedings against lower-ranking judges and prosecutors, attorneys, and notaries.Decisions handed down by the court are final; there is no appeal against the Supreme Court of Justice in internal affairs proceedings any more than there is in ordinary trials.In addition to its adjudicative functions, the court is charged with publishing appraisals of draft legislation presented to the National Council by the government; the court is required to evaluate a government bill if asked to do so by the president of the court of by the minister of justice.