Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch is charged with interpreting laws, applying them to cases, and ensuring compliance with all SGA governing documents. The Judicial is composed of the Attorney General, Prosecutor(s), Public Defender(s), Election Commission, and the Supreme Court.
The Attorney General advises the Government on all Judicial affairs and prosecutes violators of the SGA Constitution, Legislation, and other regulations. They also oversee the legal representatives (Prosecutor and Public Defender) and the Election Commission.
The Supreme Court moderates the balance between the Executive and Legislative branches. The Court has original jurisdiction of any case referred to it by the Senate or the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Dean of Students and has appellate jurisdiction over decisions made by the Election Commission during election seasons. All judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court.

Vacant
Attorney General
Major:
sga@utep.edu
Supreme Court

Angel Ortega
Chief Justice
Major: Music
ajortega10@miners.utep.edu

Adan Rosales
Chief Justice Pro-Tempore
Major: Economics
ajrosales4@miners.utep.edu

Andrew Vernon
Associate Justice
Major: Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
aavernon@miners.utep.edu

Bryan Aleman Hernandez
Associate Justice
Major: Cellular and Molecular Biochemistry
bralemanhernan@miners.utep.edu

Diego Hernandez
Associate Justice
Major: Management
dhernandez132@miners.utep.edu

Emilio Herrera
Associate Justice
Major: Biological Sciences
eherrera31@miners.utep.edu

Gerardo Rodriguez
Associate Justice
Major: Engineering Innovation & Leadership
grodriguez65@miners.utep.edu
Judicial Staff

Vacant
Prosecutor
Major:
sga@utep.edu

Vacant
Public Defender
Major:
sga@utep.edu