The Court's bench consists of five justices - the Chief Justice and his four Justices. The current Chief Justice is Allen Howsham CJ. The President nominates candidates for all seats, similar to the Supreme Court, however, they must all be legislatively confirmed by the Grand Washingtonian Assembly. The Bench consists of five Justices to avoid any tie votes (abstentions are disallowed). All Justices serve for life, or until they retire or are declared incapable to execute the duties required of them by the Grand Assembly.