Maryland HB638 proposes constitutional amendments to change the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 73 years.

Maryland HB638 proposes amendments to the Maryland Constitution to change the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 73 years. The bill specifies that judges appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate will hold office for ten years or until they reach 73 years of age, whichever comes first. It also outlines procedures for the retention of judges in office through voter approval and the appointment process for filling vacancies. The proposed changes apply to judges of the Supreme Court, intermediate courts of appeal, and circuit courts, excluding judges of the District Court.

Maryland HB638 proposes constitutional amendments to change the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 73 years.

Maryland HB638 proposes amendments to the Maryland Constitution to change the mandatory retirement age for judges from 70 to 73 years. The bill specifies that judges appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate will hold office for ten years or until they reach 73 years of age, whichever comes first. It also outlines procedures for the retention of judges in office through voter approval and the appointment process for filling vacancies. The proposed changes apply to judges of the Supreme Court, intermediate courts of appeal, and circuit courts, excluding judges of the District Court.