Supreme Court of South Australia

Supreme Court of South Australia
The Supreme Court of South Australia building from Victoria Square
The Royal Arms used on the seal of court[1]
Map
34°55′50″S 138°35′59″E / 34.930656°S 138.599762°E / -34.930656; 138.599762
Established2 January 1837
JurisdictionSouth Australia
LocationAdelaide
Coordinates34°55′50″S 138°35′59″E / 34.930656°S 138.599762°E / -34.930656; 138.599762
Composition methodVice-regal appointment upon nomination by the Premier following the advice of the Attorney General and Executive Council of South Australia
Authorised byParliament of South Australia via the:
Appeals toHigh Court of Australia
Appeals fromDistrict Court of South Australia
Judge term lengthMandatory retirement by age of 70
Number of positions13
WebsiteSupreme Court of South Australia
Chief Justice of South Australia
CurrentlyChris Kourakis
Since25 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.

  1. ^ Supreme Court Act 1935 (SA) s 15
  2. ^ "The Supreme Court". Courts Administration Authority, South Australia. Retrieved 13 November 2012.