between 25 and 41 puisne judges, one of whom is designated the Senior Puisne Judge. Mauritius In Mauritius, the Supreme Court comprises the Chief Justice, the Senior Puisne Judge, and 20 other puisne judges. United Kingdom England and Wales In England and Wales, judges of the High Court are referred to as puisne judges, unless the judge in question holds a specific title, such as Lord Chief Justice. Puisne judges must have at least seven years' experience as a barrister, or at least two years' experience as a circuit judge. The maximum number of puisne judges permitted in England and Wales at any one time is the full-time equivalent of 108. Puisne judges are styled as The Honourable Mr/Mrs/Ms Justice [surname]. Northern Ireland In Northern Ireland, judges of the High Court are referred to as puisne judges, with the exception of the Lord Chief Justice. The maximum number of puisne judges permitted in Northern Ireland at any one time is 15. Puisne judges are styled as The Honourable Mr/Mrs/Madam Justice [surname]. United States The term is not currently used in the United States including its 56 constituent states, territories or federal district — 51 of which are common law jurisdictions, and three of which are quasi-common law jurisdictions. Instead, the term associate justice is used by the United States Supreme Court, and by most state and territorial high courts, where the term associate judge is also used widely. See also Puisne References References Notes External links Puisne Judge's Office (archived 19 April 2015) Puisne judges of the Bombay High Court (archived 12 December 2010) Judges Legal professions