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There are currently nine US Supreme Court judges and they are appointed for life.
They have the job for life.
It depends on which court.
they serve until they step down.
Appointed for life.
A justice on the supreme court serves a life term.
Supreme Court: 10 Years Appellate Court: 10 Years Circuit Court: (A) Circuit Judges: 6 years; (B) Associate Judges: 4 years
The term is 3 years, no exceptions.
From day one. Judges were wearing black robes long before there was a US Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Justices are appointed for life. This allows for greater experience and consistency.
According to the Constitution, Article III federal judges (Judicial Branch) are appointed for life, as long as they are not impeached and removed by Congress.This is only true of Article III judges serving on "constitutional courts":US District CourtUS Court of International TradeUS Court of Appeals Circuit CourtsSupreme Court of the United States
Circuit Judges are elected to office for a 6 year term.