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Associate Justice John Paul Stevens will be 90 years old in April 2010. When the justices chose law clerks for the 2010-2011 Term, Justice Stevens only hired one clerk instead of the customary four. This is generally considered an indication the justice intends to retire before the next Term begins, although he has not announced any plans. Although Justice Stevens was nominated by Republican President Gerald Ford, his votes have become more progressive over the years. If Obama has an opportunity to nominate Stevens' replacement, the balance of the Court should remain relatively unchanged.
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg may retire during President Obama's first term because she has been treated for pancreatic cancer within the past year; however, doctors say the tumor was small and caught early, so her chance of survival is good. Ginsburg was nominated by Clinton and is also one of the progressive members of the Court.
Associate Justices Antonin Scalia, Anthony M. Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Stephen Breyer are all in their 70s.
Associate Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas will be 60 and 61 years old, respectively, in 2010.
Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently joined the court, to replace Justice Souter, and will be 57 years on on her next birthday.
Chief Justice John G. Roberts is currently the youngest member of the Court, at 55 years.
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What is the length of the term for supreme court justice?
Justices are appointed to the Supreme Court for life or until they voluntarily retire.
What is justice's tenure?
A justice on the Supreme Court of the United States has no tenure. It is a lifetime appointment. The justice may, however, choose to retire at any time.
Who is the highest judge of the US Supreme Court?
The Chief Justice presides over the US Supreme Court. At present, the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court is John G. Roberts, Jr.
Clarence Thomas was what number of the Supreme Court?
Justice Clarence Thomas was the 106th justice to sit on the US Supreme Court.
Who is the current Chief Justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court?
The five-justice Wyoming Supreme Court is currently lead by Chief Justice Barton R. Voigt.
Who is the latest supreme Court justice to retire?
souter
What is the length of the term for supreme court justice?
Justices are appointed to the Supreme Court for life or until they voluntarily retire.
How do you stop being a US Supreme Court Justice?
You retire or resign.
What is the term limit for a Supreme Court justice?
There is no specific term limit for a Supreme Court justice. They are appointed for life, unless they choose to retire or are impeached.
What is During which part of a Supreme Court justice's career is he or she allowed to retire?
anytime
At what age does the chief justice of the Philippine Supreme Court retire?
At the age of 70.
Can a supreme court justice be replaced?
As written in the U.S. Constitution, the supreme court justice is appointed for life and can not be replaced. A supreme court justice can retire or die while in office. (S)he can also be impeached by congress for various forms of gross misconduct and be forced to step down.
What is justice's tenure?
A justice on the Supreme Court of the United States has no tenure. It is a lifetime appointment. The justice may, however, choose to retire at any time.
A justice on the US Supreme Court is appointed for life unless what happens?
Unless the justice is impeached by the House of Representatives and convicted by the Senate. Optionally, the justice could also choose to resign or retire.
What is the length of time that a supreme court justice can serve?
An appointment to the United States Supreme Court is for life; however, justices can be impeached for bad behavior, just as any other government official can be. In the case of the Supreme Court, this hasn't happened. Justices sometimes retire, but are more likely to die in office than retire. Some states have fixed terms for Supreme Court justices; for example, California.
How can a supreme court justice serve for?
There's no limit; they are lifetime appointments. They can retire if they wish, or they can hang on until they die.
How long does supreme court justice hold position?
A Supreme Court justice holds their position for life, unless they voluntarily retire or are impeached and removed from office. The Constitution does not specify a term limit for Supreme Court justices.
