Arizona Supreme Court
The Arizona Supreme Court is the state supreme court of the U.S. state of Arizona. Sitting in the Supreme Court building in downtown Phoenix, the court consists of a chief justice, a vice chief justice, and five associate justices. Each justice is appointed by the governor of Arizona from a list recommended by a bipartisan commission. Justices stand for retention in an election two years after their appointment and then every six years. They must retire at age 70.
| Arizona Supreme Court | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Arizona Supreme Court | |
| Established | 1912 |
| Jurisdiction | Arizona |
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Composition method | Missouri plan with retention elections |
| Authorized by | Arizona Constitution |
| Appeals to | Supreme Court of the United States |
| Judge term length | 6 years |
| Number of positions | 7 |
| Website | Official site |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Robert M. Brutinel |
| Since | July 1, 2019 |
| Lead position ends | June 30, 2024 |
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