Supreme Court of the Northern Territory

Supreme Court of the Northern Territory
Northern Territory Supreme Court Building
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12°28′00″S 130°50′38″E / 12.46675°S 130.843936°E / -12.46675; 130.843936
EstablishedMay 30, 1911 (1911-05-30)
Jurisdiction Northern Territory
LocationDarwin
Coordinates12°28′00″S 130°50′38″E / 12.46675°S 130.843936°E / -12.46675; 130.843936
Composition methodAppointed by the Administrator on the advice of the Attorney-General
Authorised byParliament of the Northern Territory via the: Supreme Court Act 1979 (NT)
Appeals toHigh Court of Australia
Appeals fromLocal Court of the Northern Territory
Judge term lengthMandatory retirement by age of 72
Number of positions6
Websitehttps://supremecourt.nt.gov.au/
Chief Justice of the Northern Territory.
CurrentlyMichael Grant
SinceJuly 2016 (2016-07)

The Supreme Court of the Northern Territory is the superior court for the Australian Territory of the Northern Territory. It has unlimited jurisdiction within the territory in civil matters, and hears the most serious criminal matters. It is around the middle of the Australian court hierarchy.