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The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution requires that vacancies in the senate be filled by special election. In most states, the state governor can appoint an interim senator to fill a vacancy in the state's senate seat until a special election is held. However, in Oregon and Wisconsin the seat remains vacant until a replacement is elected.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe US President selects a replacement and sends the name to the Senate. The Senate holds hearings and approves or rejects the nominee.
The Court is not involved in the process.
usually its the judge
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∙ 13y agoVacancies occur in one of four ways:
- A justice dies
- A justice retires
- A justice resigns
- A justice is impeached and convicted
Only one justice, Samuel Chase, has been impeached in the history of the Court, but he was acquitted at his Senate removal trial in 1805 and continued to serve on the Supreme Court until his death in 1811.
A few justices have resigned under pressure, but the majority retire or die in office.
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∙ 13y agoThe President nominates a new justice with the "advice and consent" of the Senate. The Senate must approve the candidate before the President's appointment can be completed.
The only exception to the rule is when the President makes a "recess appointment," because a vacancy has to be filled when the Senate is not in session. In this case the vote is deferred, but the appointee takes his or her seat on the bench until confirmed or rejected.
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∙ 14y ago- Presidential nomination
- Senate approval
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∙ 12y agoThe governor appoints a replacement until the next election
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When was Supreme Court of Texas created?
Supreme Court of Texas was created in 1840.
Are Texas trial courts decisions binding on the Texas Supreme Court?
No. The decisions of the Texas Supreme Court are binding on trial courts in Texas. That is why it is called the Supreme Court.
What are the two Supreme Courts in Texas called?
Texas has two final appellate courts: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest appellate court for criminal cases; the Supreme Court of Texas is the highest court for juvenile and civil cases.
Does Texas have a Supreme Court for civil cases and a Supreme Court for criminal cases?
Yes. Texas has two "supreme courts," although only one carries that name. The Supreme Court of Texas is the highest appellate court for civil and juvenile cases, and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest appellate court for criminal cases.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court of Texas?
The State of Texas has two courts of last resort (state supreme courts): The Supreme Court of Texas is the highest appellate court for juvenile and civil cases; The Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest appellate court for criminal cases. Although only one is called the "Supreme Court" they function at the same appellate level.
What is the purpose of the State Bar of Texas?
The State Bar of Texas is an agency of the judiciary under the administrative control of the Texas Supreme Court. The Texas State Bar is responsible for assisting the Texas Supreme court, who are practicing law in Texas.
What is the local Supreme Court called?
There is no "local" supreme court in the United States, unless you're referring to the state supreme courts. Most states use the state name and the words "supreme court" to designate their highest appellate court, as in "[State] Supreme Court" or "Supreme Court of [State]"; however, a few states, such as New York and Texas, uses different naming conventions. In New York, the supreme courts are the state trial courts, and the New York Court of Appeals is the highest appellate court. Texas has two final appellate courts to handle its massive caseload. The Supreme Court of Texas reviews civil and juvenile appeals, while the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is their highest court for criminal cases.
What was the supreme court decision in Fisher v University of Texas?
Texas Ranch
Is Supreme Court the same as criminal court?
No, not usually. New York State, which names its state trial courts "supreme courts," may try either criminal or civil cases. Texas has two final appellate courts that operate at the supreme court level: the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.In most situations, a "supreme court" is the highest court of appeals for a state or federal court system. They typically review both criminal and civil cases, but do not hold trials.
Where is the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society Inc in Austin Texas located?
The address of the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society Inc is: Po Box 12673, Austin, TX 78711-2673
What type of cases can the Supreme Court of Texas hear?
Any appellate cases arising out of Texas state civil or juvenile matters. Texas is somewhat unusual in that it has two courts-of-last-resort, the Texas Supreme Court for civil cases and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals for criminal cases.
Current Chief Justice of the Texas Supreme Court is?
Wallace B. Jefferson
