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SOC205: Society, Law and Government

Week 4 Discussion

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· 5Research the judicial selection process of your state. Explore the qualifications and steps needed to select judges for the different kinds of courts (Supreme Court, Courts of Appeals, Bankruptcy Appellate Panels, District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts, and Article I Courts) within your state.

Respond to one classmate’s post, comparing and contrasting the differences between your state and your peer's state.

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Part 2: Student Response

Tishea Lester 

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Judicial Selection in Maryland:

 

Occurs largely through the assisted appointed method with confirmation from the Maryland State Senate. After serving for at least one year judges must stand in yes or retention elections. 

 

There are seven  Supreme court judges. 13 court of appeal judges and 153 circuit court judges. 

Circuit court uses non-partisan elections to retain it’s judges. Orphans' courts select most of its judges in partisan elections. Under Maryland constitution, elected and retained judges terms begin upon their qualification for the office. 

 

The seven of the Maryland court of appeals and 13 judges of special appeals are selected in serving ten year terms. After serving one year judges must stand for retention in the next general election if they wish to remain on the court. The chief judges of the appellate courts are designed by the governor to serve indefinite terms. 

 

Circuit Court:

-153 Judges. 

-Chosen by the governor.

-Don’t need to be confirmed by the senate. 

-Serve for one year, after which they must run in non partisan elections. 

-If they are reelected they serve for 15 years.

-Chief Judge is chosen by seniority.

 

District Court:

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Appointed by the governor from a list of names submitted by nominating commission. 

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Judges serve ten year terms. 

Qualifications:

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U.S or state citizen.

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Registered state voter.

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A state resident for five years.

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A circuit resident for six months

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A State bar member.

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At least 30 years old. Under age 70. At the age of 70 retirement is mandatory. 

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