Authors: Alfred A. Lindseth and Eric A. Hanushek
State High Court & Judicial Nominating Commission | Composition of Judicial Selection Commission* | Judicial Selection Process | Source of Commission’s Authority |
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21 members:
Terms: 1 year (non-staggered) |
General
Interim Vacancies
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* Commission established pursuant to Executive Order

Percentage of Lawyers on the Nominating Commission

Who Selects the Nominating Commissioners?
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