Associate Justice; California State Supreme Court; Seat 1 Voter Information

League of Women Voters of California

California State Government

November 5, 2002 Election

One Chief Justice and six associate justices are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Commission on Judicial Appointments. The appointments are confirmed by the public at the next general election; justices also come before voters at the end of their 12-year terms. Vote "Yes" to confirm each of the following justices; vote "No" to oppose confirmation.

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Marvin R. Baxter

Occupation: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of California, since 1991

Associate Justice, Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, 1988 - 1991

Judicial and Executive Appointments Secretary for Governor Deukmejian, Sacramento, 1983 - 1988

Private law practice, Fresno, 1968 - 1983

Fresno County Deputy District Attorney, 1966 - 1968

Graduate of Hastings College of the Law, J.D., Coro Foundation Fellowship in Public Affairs, and California State University, Fresno, B.A. - Economics

Priorities:

Maintain a fair, impartial and independent judiciary
Treat all people before the Court with utmost respect
Improve the efficient operation of the Court to fulfill the public's trust

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