case involves fundamental questions. The court is chaired by a Chief Justice together with 19 other justices. The current Chief Justice is Toril Marie Øie. To be eligible to apply for the position as a Supreme Court justice, the Constitution of Norway states that one must be a Norwegian citizen, have a law degree with excellent academic record and be at least 30 years old. Justice may only be removed by impeachment through conviction in the Riksrett. As of 2013, this has never happened. Justices face mandatory retirement at age 70. The court's salary is regulated by the Storting. Since October 1, 2011, justices have been paid NOK 1,487,000 ($262,600) and the chief justice NOK 1,724,000 ($304,500). See also List of Justices in the Supreme Court of Norway Appeals Selection Committee of the Supreme Court of Norway References Citations External links Law of Norway Norway 1815 establishments in Norway Courts and tribunals established in 1815