Judicial Selection in the States: Maine
Overview
Patrick Ende, chief legal counsel for Gov. John Baldacci and former advocate for low-income Mainers, was praised for his intellect and problem-solving skills Wednesday before...
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The Maine judiciary consists of a supreme judicial court, a superior court, a district court, and a probate court. The district and probate courts are courts of limited jurisdiction. Maine's judicial selection process is similar to the process for selecting federal judges--judges are nominated by the governor and confirmed by the senate, but they serve seven-year terms rather than serving for life.