Judicial reappointment

 

What is a judicial reappointment?

A judicial reappointment is the process used to review a sitting judge who wants to continue serving in the same court for an additional term following the end of their current term. The Judicial Selection Commission (JSC) reviews each judge's application and conducts an interview with the judge prior to making a recommendation for reappointment.

You may need to apply for reappointment if you are currently serving as a Superior Court, Appellate Court, or Supreme Court judge and are approaching the end of your current term. Judges who plan to leave the bench at the end of their term or who will reach the required retirement age do not need to apply for reappointment.

Find information about:

  • Application forms
  • Reappointment eligibility
  • Reappointment process
Learn how the process works and what to expect before applying  
 

Application for Superior Court judge reappointment

This form gathers the information that the Judicial Selection Commission will review regarding your qualifications for reappointment to the same court.
 

Application for Appellate Court and Supreme Court reappointment

Use this application if you are a sitting Appellate Court judge or Supreme Court justice seeking reappointment to the same court. This form gathers information that the Judicial Selection Commission will review to evaluate your qualifications for the position.
 

Voluntary Information form

The Voluntary Information form collects demographic information in order to meet State reporting requirements. Completing this form is voluntary and is separate from the review of your qualifications.