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The methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate and state trial judges
Federal judges are appointed for life. There are no terms for them. Terms for state judges are determined by the constitution of the specific state.
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No, while federal judges hold their appointments during "good behavior", state judges do not necessarily have that luxury. Some state judges are elected.
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
No, state judges are either elected or appointed.
Usually, elected judges are chosen by the general electorate at election times when their names appear on the ballot. In some states, "elected judges" are actually 'elected' by majority votes of the state legislature.
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Depending on the state, judges may be elected, appointed, nominated and confirmed by the legislator or nominated by the state bar.
Depending on the state, judges may be elected, appointed, nominated and confirmed by the legislator or nominated by the state bar.
The criminal court of appeals is the highest state court. Judges are elected for the position in the state courts of appeal.