The vote to select names for the tripartite list of the Constitutional Fifth at the Court of Justice of Sergipe (TJSE), which was scheduled for Wednesday (11), has been postponed. This decision arose from concerns about a possible conflict of interest affecting Judge Roberto Porto, who is the brother-in-law of one of the competing lawyers on the list defined by the Brazilian Bar Association's Sergipe sectional (OAB/SE). In light of this situation, an Incidente de Impedimento has been initiated to assess the circumstances surrounding the case.

President Iolanda Guimarães of the TJSE justified the postponement by referencing guidelines set out by the National Justice Corregedoria, which addresses criteria for forming tripartite lists at judicial courts. This serves to ensure transparency and integrity in the selection process, especially in cases where potential conflicts of interest might arise. By adhering to these guidelines, the judicial system aims to maintain public confidence in its processes and outcomes.

Following the decision to postpone, there will be a period during which Judge Roberto Porto can express whether he considers himself disqualified from participating in the voting on the tripartite list. As this situation develops, it highlights the importance of ethical standards within the Brazilian judiciary and raises questions about the influence of personal relationships on judicial selections.