Supreme Court of California was created in 1849.
The U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court in the federal judiciary, interpreting federal law and the Constitution, while the California Supreme Court is the highest court in the state judiciary, focusing on state law and the California Constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court has nine justices, appointed for life, whereas the California Supreme Court has seven justices, who are appointed and serve 12-year terms, subject to retention elections. Additionally, the U.S. Supreme Court hears cases that often involve federal issues, while the California Supreme Court addresses significant state legal questions and can review lower court decisions within California.
According to the California Supreme Court Historical Society, the California Supreme Court has been the "most cited and followed" state supreme court since 1940.
Supreme Court of Guam was created in 1996.
Iowa Supreme Court was created in 1841.
Supreme Court of Burma was created in 1911.
Supreme Court of Ohio was created in 1841.
Minnesota Supreme Court was created in 1841.
Supreme Court Review was created in 1960.
Supreme Court of the Netherlands was created in 1838.
Supreme Court Debates was created in 1997.
Supreme Court of Mississippi was created in 1841.
Alabama Supreme Court was created in 1819.