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They are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. The Commission consists of the state Attorney General, the state Chief Justice, and the most senior state Court of Appeal presiding justice. Once confirmed by the Commission, a justice stands in an uncontested election, the voters deciding "yes" or "no" whether the justice should remain on the bench.
(The person who has been serving the longest is considered the chief justice of the court.)
In worceter v. Georgia chief justice john marshall ruled that the state of Georgia?
In the United States, the title of the head of justice is Chief Justice of the United States. The Chief Justice is the head of the United States federal court system.
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The Honorable Chief Justice of the United State Supreme Court William Rhenquist.
Prime Minister of Pakistan is the head of the state and he appoints Chief Justice of Pakistan. Normally Chief Justice retires when he/she reaches the age of 60. Current Chief Justice will retire in October, 2013.
A Chief Justice typically presides over, or leads, the highest appellate court in the state or federal system. He (or she) is the highest ranked judge in the state or federal Judicial Branch.
Who was the 38th Chief Justice of what state or country? The United States has only had 17 Chief Justices so far, including John Roberts, Jr., who is currently in office.
The head of a state supreme court is called Chief Justice, just like the head of the US Supreme Court.
Chief Justice of India
Who was the 38th Chief Justice of what state or country? The United States has only had 17 Chief Justices so far, including John Roberts, Jr., who is currently in office.