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It can depend on what type of judge you are asking about. Most federal judges are appointed (essentially) for life unless they commit judicial malfeasance or commit a felony. State and county judges may be appointed as the constitutions of their state specify. Some occupy appointive positions, while other are elected by popular vote.
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How long is a Tennessee supreme court judges term?
The term is 3 years, no exceptions.
What is the term for a judge in the circuit court?
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals judges are appointed for life and can only be removed via impeachment.
How many members are on the Supreme Court of Tennessee?
There are 12 judges total. (The title "Justice" is reserved for members of the Supreme Court.) There are 4 judges from each grand division of Tennessee. However, only three judges hear each case. The grand division in which each county is located will determine which set of judges hears a particular case. For instance, a case from Hamilton County will be heard in the Eastern Division Court of Appeals and three of the four judges from the Eastern Division will hear that appeal. Likewise, a case from Trousdale County will be heard by three of the four judges from the Middle Division.
Are judges ever elected by the people?
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
How often are federal judges elected by the popular vote?
They aren't ever, the executive branch elects the federal judges for a term of good behavior. In otherwords the president appoints them, never elections.
How long is judges term of office?
It depends on which court.
How long a supreme court judges term?
Appointed for life.
How long is a Tennessee supreme court judges term?
The term is 3 years, no exceptions.
How long is a term of being circuit court judge in Illinois?
Circuit Judges are elected to office for a 6 year term.
How long do judges on the supreme court judge serve?
A justice on the supreme court serves a life term.
Derogatory republican term for federalist judges appointed at the last?
midnight judges midnight judges
What is the term for the judges?
for life
Are county judges appointed by the senate?
County judges don't appoint Supreme Court justices. At the federal level, they are nominated by the President and confirmed by a simple majority vote of the Senate.
How long is the term office for the supreme court judges and what is purpose for length of this term?
Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life. This allows for greater experience and consistency.
Can a judge from a different county issue a search warrant for a residence in that same county to another county?
Many judges are state and federal judges, so perhaps their jurisdiction is extended beyond the county they are in. If a search warrant is presented to you by the police, you can be certain it has merit just as it stands.
Who are the judges in Ashtabula county Ohio?
Ashtabula County has approximately eight courts, including the Court of Common Pleas, county courts, municipal courts, and mayor's courts. Each court has its own judges, so it depends what court you are talking about. Fortunately, many of these courts have websites with information regarding their current judges. See the related link for a directory of courts in Ashtabula County, Ohio.
Who are the current judges for clayton county superior court?
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