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.
Kentucky Supreme Court was created in 1841.
Supreme Court of Norway was created in 1815.
Connecticut Supreme Court was created in 1784.
Supreme Court of Iceland was created in 1919.
Supreme Court of Hawaii was created in 1841.
Supreme Court of Mississippi was created in 1841.
Alabama Supreme Court was created in 1819.
Supreme Court of Spain was created in 1812.
Supreme Court of Texas was created in 1840.
Oregon Supreme Court was created in 1848.