D.C. Code § 11-1502

Current through codified legislation effective September 18, 2024
Section 11-1502 - Tenure

Subject to mandatory retirement at age 74 and to the provisions of subchapters II and III of this chapter, a judge of a District of Columbia court appointed on or after the date of enactment of the District of Columbia Court Reorganization Act of 1970 shall serve for a term of fifteen years, and upon completion of such term, such judge shall continue to serve until the judge's successor is appointed and qualifies.

D.C. Code § 11-1502

July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 491, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 111; Mar. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 65, Pub. L. 98-235; June 13, 1994, Pub. L. 103-266, § 1(b) (20), 108 Stat. 713.

District Charter provisions relating to tenure of judges, see § 1-204.31. Eligibility for retirement after ten years of service, see § 11-1562. .