The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is appointed to office by the Riigikogu, on the proposal of the President of the Republic. Justices of the Supreme Court are appointed to office by the Riigikogu, on the proposal of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Kohtunikud nimetab ametisse ja vabastab ametist Vabariigi President Riigikohtu ettepanekul.