Gubernatorial appointment of judges
From Judgepedia
Gubernatorial appointment of state Supreme Court justices occurs in:
- California Supreme Court. Twelve-year terms.
- Maine Supreme Court. Seven year terms.
- Massachusetts. Appointed justices serve until mandatory retirement at age 70.
- New Hampshire. Nominated by governor, appointed by executive council. Justices serve until mandatory retirement at age 70.
- New Jersey. Gubernatorial appointment, senate confirmation. Seven year terms.
See also
- Non-partisan election of judges
- Partisan election of judges
- Legislative election of judges
- Commission-selection, political appointment method of judicial selection
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