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event - January 2, 2023
Governor Gavin Newsom will swear in:
- Justice Patricia Guerrero as the 29th Chief Justice of California.
- Judge Kelli Evans as an associate justice of the California Supreme Court.
Note: This event will not be livestreamed. Photos and a video of the ceremony will be posted to this Newsroom shortly after the event.
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event - August 26, 2022
The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing on Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom to consider the nomination of Justice Patricia Guerrero as Chief Justice of California.
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Feature - November 30, 2016
Frequently Asked Question
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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