The US Constitution states that once confirmed by the Senate, a justice serves for life. However, they may retire if they wish. They can also be impeached and removed from the court if they do not maintain "good behavior." Only one Supreme Court Justice has been impeached: Samuel Chase in 1805. However, Chase was later acquitted by the Senate.
The five-justice Wyoming Supreme Court is currently lead by Chief Justice Barton R. Voigt.
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Arizona has 41 Superior Courts spread across its 15 counties. Maricopa County has the most at 10. For more information on the Arizona state court system, including a directory of superior, justice and municipal courts, visit the Arizona Courts Guide related link.
John Jay, future Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and Governor of New York.
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The Supreme Court of New Zealand was established as their final court of appeal a result of the Supreme Court Act of 2003, to recognize New Zealand as an individual nation and to improve access to justice for its citizens. The new Supreme Court is part of the Ministry of Justice, and replaces the former high appellate step of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London, England.The Supreme Court of New Zealand is temporarily housed in the High Court building at Wellington; however, construction is underway for a new building.The Court comprises five members, one Chief and four Justices, who are required to hear all cases en banc with the full bench seated.Chief JusticeRight Honorable Dame Sian Elias, Chief JusticeJusticesRight Honorable Justice BlanchardRight Honorable Justice TippingHonorable Justice McGrathHonorable Justice Wilson
The Judiciary Act created the positions of the Supreme Court, the Chief of Justice, and five associate justices.
There are five justices seated on the North Dakota Supreme Court. As of May 2009, the members are: Chief Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle Justice Dale V. Sandstrom Justice Mary Muehlen Maring Justice Carol Ronning Kapsner Justice Daniel J. Crothers Unlike the US Supreme Court, where Justices receive a lifetime appointment, the term of office for a North Dakota Supreme Court judge is only ten years. Positions are filled during the general election of the year in which a particular judge's term ends; however, the North Dakota Constitution empowers the governor to appoint a Supreme Court judge for a term of two years before a general election must be held to fill a vacancy.
There are five justices seated on the North Dakota Supreme Court. As of May 2009, the members are: Chief Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle Justice Dale V. Sandstrom Justice Mary Muehlen Maring Justice Carol Ronning Kapsner Justice Daniel J. Crothers Unlike the US Supreme Court, where Justices receive a lifetime appointment, the term of office for a North Dakota Supreme Court judge is only ten years. Positions are filled during the general election of the year in which a particular judge's term ends; however, the North Dakota Constitution empowers the governor to appoint a Supreme Court judge for a term of two years before a general election must be held to fill a vacancy.