JOURNAL ARTICLE

"Field of Dreams" for Voters in Arizona: Merit Retention Elections Justice O'Connor Helped to Build It.

  • Published In: Litigation, 2023, v. 49, n. 4. P. 7 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: JAMES, DINITA L. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the 2022 merit retention election for superior court judges in Maricopa County, Arizona. It discusses how Arizona has implemented a merit selection plan for judges and holds periodic retention elections where voters decide whether to retain appointed judges on the bench. It also highlights the role of the commission in evaluating judges performance and making recommendations to voters.

Additional Information

  • Source:Litigation. 2023/07, Vol. 49, Issue 4, p7
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0097-9813
  • Accession Number:170390970

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