Oregon Judge of the Supreme Court Position 2
The Oregon Supreme Court is primarily a court of review: it considers decisions made by the Court of Appeals in selected cases, usually those with significant legal issues calling for the interpretation of laws or legal principles affecting many citizens and institutions of society. In addition to this review function, the Supreme Court hears direct appeals in death penalty, discipline of lawyers and judges, and Oregon Tax Court cases. It may accept original jurisdiction in mandamus, quo warranto, and habeas corpus proceedings. It also reviews ballot measure titles, prison siting disputes, legislative district reapportionment cases, and legal questions on Oregon law that have been referred by federal courts. A candidate may not run for Judge of the Supreme Court if older than 75 years. The candidate must have been a resident of Oregon for at least 3 years before the election and must have been admitted to practice law in the Oregon Supreme Court.Term: 6 years. This position is nonpartisan. Salary: $173,000–$180,000.
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Rebecca A Duncan
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