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.
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
No. All Federal judges are appointed, but most state judges are elected to office.
No, state judges are either elected or appointed.
No, while federal judges hold their appointments during "good behavior", state judges do not necessarily have that luxury. Some state judges are elected.
They are elected.
Judges may be appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy until the term is up for election, but normally they are elected.
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.
It depends on the state. Some states elect, some states appoint.
Depending on the state, judges may be elected, appointed, nominated and confirmed by the legislator or nominated by the state bar.
supreme court justices are appointed by the president' state judges are either elected or appointed by the governor
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