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Associate Justice |
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The designation given to a judge who is not the chief or presiding justice of the court on which he or she sits. An associate judge is usually a member of an appellate court. Associate Justice n. a member of the United States Supreme Court appointed by the President and confirmed (or not) by the U. S. Senate. There are eight Associate Justices and one Chief Justice. They serve for life or until voluntary retirement or removal after being convicted after impeachment. (Only one was ever charged (1805) and he was acquitted). (See: Supreme Court) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Statements such as this issued by veteran California Supreme Court Associate Judge Janice Rogers Brown should certainly appeal to any real conservative when selecting a jurist to fill a vacancy on the nation's Supreme Court. Wikkerink served as the International Holstein Show associate judge in 2001, and has judged shows in Australia, Brazil and the Republic of Ireland. Associate Judge Fred Woods, of the 2nd Appellate District, said the statistics were irrelevant in the more recent case. |
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