| Supreme Court of South Australia | |
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 The Supreme Court of South Australia building from Victoria Square | |
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| 34°55′50″S 138°35′59″E / 34.930656°S 138.599762°E | |
| Established | 2 January 1837 |
| Jurisdiction | South Australia |
| Location | Adelaide |
| Coordinates | 34°55′50″S 138°35′59″E / 34.930656°S 138.599762°E |
| Composition method | Vice-regal appointment upon nomination by the Premier following the advice of the Attorney General and Executive Council of South Australia |
| Authorized by | Parliament of South Australia via the: |
| Appeals to | High Court of Australia |
| Appeals from | District Court of South Australia |
| Judge term length | Mandatory retirement by age of 70 |
| Number of positions | 13 |
| Website | Supreme Court of South Australia |
| Chief Justice of South Australia | |
| Currently | Chris Kourakis |
| Since | 25 June 2012 |
The Supreme Court of South Australia[2] is the superior court of the Australian state of South Australia. The Supreme Court is the highest South Australian court in the Australian court hierarchy. It has unlimited jurisdiction within the state in civil matters, and hears the most serious criminal matters. The Court is composed of a Chief Justice and as many other justices as may be required.
- ^ Supreme Court Act 1935 (SA) s 15
- ^ "The Supreme Court". Courts Administration Authority, South Australia. Retrieved 13 November 2012.