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Judicial selection in Oregon
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| Judicial selection in Oregon | |
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| Oregon Supreme Court | |
| Method: | Non-partisan election of judges |
| Term: | 6 years |
| Oregon Court of Appeals | |
| Method: | Non-partisan election of judges |
| Term: | 6 years |
| Oregon Circuit Courts | |
| Method: | Non-partisan election of judges |
| Term: | 6 years |
| Oregon County Courts | |
| Method: | Non-partisan election of judges |
| Term: | 4 years |
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Supreme Court
Justices of the Oregon Supreme Court are elected to six year terms in nonpartisan elections. The two candidates who receive the most number of votes in the primary election, go on to compete in the general election.[1]
If a vacancy on the court occurs, gubernatorial appointment is required. The new judge must run for the seat in the next general election more than sixty days after the appointment. [1]
The chief justice of the court serves a six year term and is elected by the other justices.[1]
In order to join the court, an individual must meet the following qualifications:[1]
- be a U.S. citizen;
- be a state resident 3 yrs;
- be a state bar member;
- retire at the age of 75
Court of Appeals
Justices of the Oregon Court of Appeals are elected to six year terms in nonpartisan elections. The two candidates who receive the most number of votes in the primary election, go on to compete in the general election.[1]
If a vacancy on the court occurs, gubernatorial appointment is required.[1]
The chief justice of the court serves a two year term and is elected by the previous chief justice.[1]
In order to join the court, an individual must meet the following qualifications:[1]
- be an elector of the county of residence;
- be a state bar member;
- retire at the age of 75
Circuit Courts
Justices of the Oregon Circuit Courts are elected to six year terms in nonpartisan elections. The two candidates who receive the most number of votes in the primary election, go on to compete in the general election.[1]
If a vacancy on the court occurs, gubernatorial appointment is required.[1]
The chief justice of the court serves a two year term and is elected by the previous chief justice. [1]
In order to join the court, an individual must meet the following qualifications:[1]
- be a U.S. citizen;
- be a state resident 3 yrs;
- be a circuit resident 1 yr;
- be a state bar member;
- retire at the age of 75
See also
- State Supreme Court elections
- Campaign finance requirements for Oregon judicial elections
- Oregon judicial elections
- Courts in Oregon
External links
- American Judicature Society, Judicial selection in Oregon
- American Judicature Society, History of Reform Efforts: Oregon
- Judicial selection in Oregon
References
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