Plenary and grand chamber

Cases of particular importance may be heard by a grand chamber composed of eleven justices, if it raises issues of conflict between ordinary legislation and the Constitution or treaties by which Norway is bound through international cooperation. In extraordinary cases, the case may be referred to the plenary, composed of all justices in the Supreme Court who are not disqualified or absent. Currently, there are 20 justices in the Supreme Court including the Chief Justice. The number of justices voting in the case will be the highest possible uneven number.