After seven years, justices and judges can be reappointed. Again, the Governor submits a nomination to the state Senate, which votes whether to confirm the nominee for reappointment. Justices and judges who are reappointed have tenure, which allows them to remain in their posts until they reach the age of 70, when the New Jersey Constitution requires that they retire. The appointment process and tenure strengthen judicial independence. Municipal Court Judges Municipal Court judges are appointed by the town's governing body.
Terms are for three years.
Municipal Court judges may be reappointed, but there is no tenure. Each year, thousands of citizens in New Jersey serve as jurors in Superior Court. Jury service is a civic duty in our democracy. When jurors decide a case, they represent the community as a whole. By serving as jurors, people help to ensure that our system of justice is fair.