constitutional amendments, only for procedural defects. Deciding, prior to the vote, on the constitutionality of acts convening a referendum or constituent assembly, only for procedural defects. Deciding on the constitutionality of referendums on laws, national consultation or national plebiscites; the latter two only for procedural defects. Deciding on petitions of unconstitutionality brought by citizens against any laws, for material content or procedural defects. Deciding on petitions of unconstitutionality brought by citizens against decrees with force of law, for material content or procedural defects. Deciding on the excuses for the absence of any natural or juridical person called before any permanent commission of Congress. Deciding on the constitutionality of decrees issued by the government during a state of exception or emergency. Deciding on the constitutionality of bills objected to by the government for unconstitutionality, for material content or procedural defects. Reviewing judicial decisions related to an acción de tutela. The Court selects a limited number of actions to be reviewed. Deciding on the constitutionality of international treaties and laws ratifying them. Since 2015, resolving jurisdictional disputes arising between different jurisdictions. Any citizen may submit petitions of unconstitutionality (acciones públicas) and any citizen may intervene to defend or challenge a legal norm. The Inspector General (Procurador General) must render an opinion (concepto) in all cases, within 30 days. Previously, the power of judicial review was held by the Supreme Court of Justice. Chapter V: Special jurisdictions The Constitution establishes special jurisdictions for the authorities of indigenous peoples within their territory in accordance with their customs and procedure as long as they are not contrary to the Constitution or the laws (Article 246). Justices of the peace may be established by law (Article 247). Chapter VI: Attorney General The Constitution created the office of the Attorney General of the Nation (Fiscalía General de la Nación), headed by the Attorney General. The Attorney General is elected to a single non-renewable four-year term by the Supreme Court of Justice from a list sent by the President, with the same rules of eligibility as for judges of the Supreme Court of Justice. It is the office of the Attorney General's responsibility to investigate the facts which may constitute offences and to press criminal charges. It may not, therefore, suspend, interrupt or drop a criminal investigation except where authorized by law. Its powers are: Solicit guarantees from the appropriate judge for the appearance of the accused in