Maine Supreme Judicial Court
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The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is the highest court in Maine's judicial system. Known as the Law Court when sitting as an appellate court, it is composed of seven justices, who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Maine Senate. Justices serve for seven year terms, with no limit on the number of terms that they may serve.
The Maine Court is one of the few state Supreme Courts in the United States authorized to issue advisory opinions. Such opinions are issued at the request of the Governor or Legislature.
[edit] Current justices
As of February 8, 2007, the justices of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court were:
| Name | Date of Birth | Birthplace | Appointed By | Beginning of Service | Prior Positions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Ingalls Saufley (Chief Justice) | Angus King | October 20, 1997 | |||
| Robert W. Clifford | 1937 | Lewiston, Maine | Joseph E. Brennan | August 1, 1986 | |
| Howard H. Dana, Jr. | 1940 | Portland, Maine | John R. McKernan, Jr. | March 4, 1993 | |
| Donald G. Alexander | Angus King | September 2, 1998 | |||
| Susan W. Calkins | Angus King | September 2, 1998 | |||
| Jon D. Levy | 1954 | New York, New York | Angus King | March 7, 2002 | |
| Warren M. Silver | 1948 | Presque Isle, Maine | John Baldacci | July 29, 2005 |
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