Gubernatorial appointment of judges

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Gubernatorial appointment of state Supreme Court justices occurs in:

California Supreme Court. Twelve-year terms.
Maine Supreme Court. Seven year terms, with Senate confirmation.
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 and tenure until the age of 70 if re-confirmed after a seven year term.

v • d • e Judicial selection in state courts

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