Judicial nominating commissions are more of a Canadian thing than an American thing.
The closest thing that Americans have is the federal judicial appointment process where the President nominates a candidate, then the Senate Judiciary Committee grills them and makes a recommendation, then the candidate is chosen through a vote on the senate floor.
The Independent Judicial Appointments Commission has the task of selection
A new way for Pennsylvania to choose appellate judges.A replacement for the current system of partisan elections with campaigns, fundraising, television ads and robo calls.A hybrid system that combines the best features of appointive and elective systems and adds a new component - an independent, bipartisan citizens commission that screens and evaluates potential candidates for the bench.The selection process has four steps:screening and evaluation by a citizens' nominating commission that recommends the most qualified candidates to the governor;nomination by the governor of a candidate from the commission's list;confirmation by the senate; and after a number of years on the bench,rete ntion in a nonpartisan yes-no vote by the public............................... Merit Selection gives voters, through nonpartisan, uncontested retention elections, the final say on whether judges deserve to stay in office after an initial term..!!Efi Papastylou
The prospective Justice's names are forwarded to Judicial Nominating Commission who investigates the sutability of the applicants and recommends them to the Governor.
Circuit court judges are typically selected through one of three methods: direct election by voters, appointment by a governor or legislative body, or a merit-based selection process involving a nominating commission. In states that use elections, judges often run for office, while in appointment systems, governors may choose judges from a list provided by a nominating committee. The method varies by state, reflecting differences in local governance and judicial philosophy.
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The general conclusion on the differences between merit selection and elective systems for judges centers around accountability and qualifications. Merit selection emphasizes the appointment of judges based on qualifications and professional competence, often involving a nominating commission to ensure impartiality. In contrast, elective systems prioritize direct accountability to the electorate, allowing voters to choose judges, which can lead to concerns about political influence and campaign financing. Ultimately, the choice between these systems reflects a balance between judicial independence and public accountability.
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There are 11 members on the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct: six judges, two attorneys, and three public.
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The way by which judges are chosen.