Representative Democratic Model- Selectable Offices Part Fifteen State Trial Court Judge- (Session Three)

Representative Democratic Model- Selectable Offices Part Fifteen State Trial Court Judge-(Session Three)

A state trial court judge, as in the case of all other state and federal judges, should serve an eight year term. He/she can be impeached and removed from office at anytime during that term if he/she clearly demonstrates violations of "Good Behavior". "Good Behavior" is not just judicial conduct that is in strict adherence to the U.S. Constitution and to all statutory and common law that is in compliance to that nation's charter. "Good Behaviour" also consists of compliance to a code of conduct that does not discredit the judiciary. 

After completion of the first term of eight years, a state trial court judge as in the case with all other judges (state and federal) is subject to a reconfirmation before he/she can begin their second and final term of eight years. The majority of the State Senate (state upper legislative house) is needed for that reconfirmation.

Since judges at all levels should be the least connected to the People and should be the most insulated from populist sentiments, there is no need for governor or local legislative participation in the reconfirmation process. State Senate participation is all that needed. Only one elected body should handle this process. 

Cliff Notes Version: A state trial court judge should serve an eight year term. They can be impeached if their opinions/decisions or their behaviour outside the court setting do not adhere to the US Constitution and other laws consistent with it. They can also be impeached if they engage in conduct that brings the judiciary into disrepute. 

After the first term, a state trial court judge is subject to reconfirmation in order to start their final term. State Senate approval is needed for reconfirmation. Only one elected body should handle this reconfirmation process since the judiciary is most insulated from the People.