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Who is currently the Senior Associate Justice on the US Supreme Court?
Associate Justice Antonin Scalia became Senior Associate Justice upon Justice Stevens' retirement on June 30, 2010.
Who speaks first after the Chief Justice during the Court's conferences?
The Senior (longest time on the Court) Associate Justice speaks after the Chief Justice, then the next most senior Associate Justice in order of tenure. The Junior (newest) Justice speaks last.
If the chief justice is not in the majority when a case is decided the responsibility for opinion assignment rests with who?
most junior justice on the Court. most senior associate justice in the majority. chief justice, as in other cases. most senior associate justice in the minority. solicitor general.
Who presides at the conference?
The Chief Justice presides over US Supreme Court conferences. In his (or her) absence, the Senior Associate Justice officiates.The current Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is John G. Roberts, Jr.; the new Senior Associate Justice is Antonin Scalia, who became the longest-serving justice on the sitting court upon Justice Stevens' retirement.
Who sits next to John G Roberts Jr on the US Supreme Court?
US Supreme Court Justices are seated in order of seniority. The Chief Justice is always considered the most senior member of the Court, regardless of the length of his (or her) tenure, and holds the position of authority at the center of the bench. The Senior Associate Justice, the person who has served longest on the Court, sits to the Chief Justice's immediate right (seat 2); the next most senior justice sits to the Chief Justice's immediate left (seat 3). Justices alternate their seating, right to left, with the Junior Justice sitting farthest from Chief Justice on his left.On current Court, Senior Associate Justice John Paul Stevens sits to Chief Justice John Roberts' right; Justice Antonin Scalia sits to his left.For more information, see Related Questions, below.
Is Antonin Scalia of the US Supreme Court still alive?
Yes, as of October 14, 2009, Justice Scalia is still alive and still a member of the US Supreme Court. He is the second most senior justice, and is expected succeed Justice John Paul Stevens as Senior Justice at the end of the current Term, in June 2010.
If president dies vice president has heart attack who is in charge?
the senior justice of the supreme court..!
Does the most senior Associate Justice become Chief Justice?
Not necessarily. The Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court is nominated by the President and approved by the United States Senate. The President can nominate whomever he wants to fill the position; the person doesn't have to be a current member of the court, let alone the most senior member. Seniority has nothing to do with becoming Chief Justice. In some states, the Chief Justice of their supreme court is elected, not appointed.
What are the release dates for Senior Year - 1978?
Senior Year - 1978 was released on: USA: 1978
A term or session of the High Court of Justice in England?
The question is unclear. Try rephrasing. The High Court of Justice in England is one of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.
Who is the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines?
there is no "assistant Supreme Court Chief Justice" in the Philippines. The SC is composed of 1 chief justice and 14 associate justices. While it is a collegial body, the chief justice is primus inter pares (first among equals). However, the most senior associate justice - who is second in the order of precedence is also designated as Senior Justice.
What are the release dates for Senior Moments - 2012?
Senior Moments - 2012 was released on: USA: January 2012
