Chief Justice of Albania

Chief Justice of Albania Krytar i Gykates e Lartë
Incumbent Shpresa Beçaj[1] since 8 november 2008
Nominator	Bamir Topi as President of Albania
Appointer	Albanian Parliament
Succession	Assumes viceregal duties upon the death or incapacitation of the Governor-General
Website	gjykataelarte.gov.al

The Supreme Court of Albania consists of the Chief Justice of Albania (Albanian: Krytar i Gykates e Lartë) and thirteen Judges, all appointed by the Assembly of the Republic of Albania (President of Albania is the nominator). All thirteen are chosen from either sitting judges or barristers who have at least ten years' standing at the Bar of a province or territory. The Chief Justice is sworn as a member of the Supreme Court of Albania prior to taking the oath of office as Chief Justice.

External links

• Government biography of the Chief Justice

References

1. ^ http://www.gjykataelarte.gov.al/cv_shpresa_becaj.htm