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Legislative Framework

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic

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Status of Electoral Law
Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Comments: The basic provisions about the electoral regime are embodied in the Constitution, but a separate and specific legislation details all aspects related to the preparation, organization and surveillance of elections, including the legal regime of political parties (Electoral Law). The Electoral Law entitles the electoral management body (JCE) to dictate all the measures it deems adequate for the smooth development of the electoral processes.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020) Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019); Ley No. 136-11 que regula la votación desde el exterior http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-no.-136-11-que-regula-el/ (2016)
Verified: 2020/02/04
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Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
Comments:
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 211-215: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020) Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 92 (3,4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
Verified: 2020/02/04
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Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: The Constitution establishes voting as a right. In spite of its compulsory nature, there are no sanctions for those who do not exercise their right to vote.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 75 (2): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020)
Verified: 2020/02/04
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Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): b. EMB
Comments: The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) is the competent body to judge and decide, definitely, on contentious electoral issues.
Source: Constitución: Constitución de la República Dominicana (2015) art. 214: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-constitucion-politica-2015/ (2020) Ley No. 29-11 Regulación sobre el funcionamiento del Tribunal Superior Electoral, art. 13 & 15: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/dominican-republic-law-no.-29-11-regulating-the/ (2016)
Verified: 2020/02/04
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