Supreme Court | |
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Højesteret | |
Established | February 14, 1661 |
Location | Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen |
Authorised by | Danish Constitution |
Judge term length | Mandatory retirement at age 70 |
Number of positions | 18 |
Website | hoejesteret supremecourt |
President of the Supreme Court | |
Currently | Jens Peter Christensen |
Since | November 1, 2022 |
The Supreme Court (Danish: Højesteret, lit. Highest Court, Faroese: Hægstirættur, Greenlandic: Eqqartuussiviit Qullersaat) is the supreme court and the third and final instance in all civil and criminal cases in the Kingdom of Denmark. It is based at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen which also houses the Danish Parliament and the Prime Minister's office.