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Due to scheduled upgrades to the audio-visual system in the San Francisco courtroom, the May 9–10, 2023 oral argument session will be conducted with all justices and counsel participating remotely.
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How are justices of the Supreme Court selected?
One Chief Justice and 6 associate justices are appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments, and confirmed by the public at the next general election. A justice also comes before the voters at the end of his or her 12-year term. To be eligible for appointment, a person must have been a member of the State Bar of California or a judge of a court in this state for at least 10 years.
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