Part II, Article 73 of the state constitution. Part II Article 78 of the state constitution requires Judges retire at the age of seventy years. Under RSA 491:1, the Chief Justice is appointed to a five-year term and is not prohibited from being reappointed to another term. Salary The salaries of the Superior Court justices and other state judges are set by RSA 491-A:1. The Chief Justice of the Superior Court makes $175,837 annually, and associate justices make $164,911 annually. History In April 1901, the Superior Court was established by the General Court when two courts were organized to take the place of the Supreme Court as it then existed. The Supreme Court was given jurisdiction over "law terms," or questions of law heard on appeal. The Superior Court was given jurisdiction over trials. Having the two courts, allowed a trial court’s ruling to be heard by a separate court of appeals of which the trial court judge was not a member. Lists State courts by cities, towns, and unincorporated places External links NH RSA Chapter 491 Superior Court Superior Court New Hampshire 1901 establishments in New Hampshire Courts and tribunals established in 1901