New Jersey
New Jersey’s highest court is the New Jersey Supreme Court. The court has six associate justices and a chief justice, who is appointed by the governor. (Source: New Jersey Constitution)
Judicial Selection
Justices on the New Jersey Supreme Court are nominated by the governor. The nominee must be confirmed by a majority of the state senate. An appointed justice serves a seven-year term and may stand for reappointment for a second term that runs until mandatory retirement at age 70. To fill an interim vacancy, the governor nominates a candidate who must be confirmed by a majority of the state senate. An appointed justice serves a seven-year term and may stand for reappointment to a second term until mandatory retirement.
State Constitution
New Jersey has had three state constitutions adopted between 1776 and 1947. As of January 1, 2024, it had 77 amendments. (Source: John Dinan, 2024)
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Voting Rights and Democracy in State Courts
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State Constitutional Amendments and State Conventions
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Federalism and Interstate Conflicts
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The Diversity of Rights in State Constitutions
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A Conversation with Chief Judge Jeffrey S Sutton Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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LGBTQ Rights & State Constitutions
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Welcome
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Why We Should Care About Diversity on the Bench
New data shows women and people of color are underrepresented on state high courts.