They serve for life.
Supreme Court Justices have a ten year term.
A supreme court judge serves a life term.
They are appointed for life, or until they retire.
They do not serve terms. Once appointed, they are there until they retire, resign, die or (highly unlikely) are impeached and convicted. State supreme courts often impose term limits on their supreme court justices; however, the number and length of terms vary by state. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life. This allows for greater experience and consistency.
in the US Supreme Court, life
No. Seven Justices are appointed by the Governor to serve on the Arizona Supreme Court for a regular term of six years.
The justices of the Supreme Court are appointed for life by the President.
Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution provides that justices hold office "during good behavior," meaning there is no term limit for Supreme Court justices as long as they're not guilty of committing an impeachable offense.Article III, Section 1"The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish. The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behaviour, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services, a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office."
The Constitution does not specify a number of different things about the Supreme Court including:Qualifications Necessary to become a Supreme Court Judge or any Federal JudgeNumber of justices on the CourtDistinction between Chief Justice and Associate JusticesLength of Service or Term (it is implied to be a life term, but never made explicit)How to leave the Supreme CourtResponsibility for Circuit CourtsWhen the Court's Term begins and endsThe Proper Relationship with Lower Courts, i.e. that cases in the District Courts must go through the US Courts of Appeals / Circuit Courts before going to the Supreme CourtRequirement for a Writ of Certiorari (for a case to be heard)Judicial Reivew
Yes, for justices on the Supreme Court of the United States. State supreme court justices usually have term limits, which vary from state to state. For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Justices are appointed to the Supreme Court for life or until they voluntarily retire.