Supreme Court (Denmark)

Supreme Court
Højesteret
Logo of the Supreme Court
EstablishedFebruary 14, 1661; 363 years ago (1661-02-14)
LocationChristiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
Authorised byDanish Constitution
Judge term lengthMandatory retirement at age 70
Number of positions18
Websitehoejesteret.dk (Danish)
supremecourt.dk (English)
President of the Supreme Court
CurrentlyJens Peter Christensen
SinceNovember 1, 2022; 2 years ago (2022-11-01)
The entrance to the Supreme Court at Christiansborg Palace

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.