Arizona Supreme Court Justice
One of seven justices who serves on the highest court in Arizona.
Full office description
- The Arizona Supreme Court consists of 7 justices and serves as the final authority on the Arizona Constitution and appeals within the state.
- It handles all civil, criminal, and state-related cases, including reviewing issues like life imprisonment and death penalty matters.
- Decisions are made collectively by majority vote, and the chief justice writes the majority opinion.
- Each justice is appointed by the governor of Arizona. Justices stand for retention in an election two years after their appointment and then every six years. They must retire at the age of 70.
- They are paid an annual salary of $205,000, while the Chief Justice makes $212,000.
How this impacts you
Civil Rights — In 2024, the Arizona Supreme Court voted to uphold a 1864 Arizona law that banned all abortions except to save the life of the mother. However, the law was never enforced by Arizona's attorney general.
Election results
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Kathryn H. King
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1,555,435 votes
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