They are elected.
The methods of judicial selection for federal appellate judges state appellate and state trial judges
The number of state judges in the United States varies by state, but there are approximately 30,000 state judges across the country. This includes judges at various levels, such as trial courts, appellate courts, and state supreme courts. Each state has its own judicial system, leading to differences in the number and structure of judges.
Federal judges are appointed for life, meaning that they hold their seats until they resign, die, or are (rarely) removed from office.
Third Circuit:14 Number of Active Seats Allocated02 Vacancies09 Senior judges23 Total Seats
No, while federal judges hold their appointments during "good behavior", state judges do not necessarily have that luxury. Some state judges are elected.
Rich people who could afford to buy their own seats, plus the judges for the prizes to be awarded for the best plays.
In the U.S., it varies by state. Federal judges are not elected; they are appointed.
Third Circuit:14 Number of Active Seats Allocated02 Vacancies09 Senior judges23 Total Seats
Rich people who could afford to buy their own seats, plus the judges for the prizes to be awarded for the best plays.
Rich people who could afford to buy their own seats, plus the judges for the prizes to be awarded for the best plays.
Usually, elected judges are chosen by the general electorate at election times when their names appear on the ballot. In some states, "elected judges" are actually 'elected' by majority votes of the state legislature.
No, state judges are either elected or appointed.