state resident; state bar member 5 yrs; maximum age of 70
Court of Appeals:
state resident; state bar member 5 yrs; maximum age of 70
Circuit Court:
state and circuit resident; state bar member 5 yrs; maximum age of 70
Selection and retention methods and term lengths are prescribed by Article VI, Section 7 of the Virginia Constitution.
*The courts of justice committees of the house of delegates and the senate interview candidates who seek reelection. Then the full house and senate vote.
**When the general assembly is in session, vacancies are filled through legislative election. When the legislature is not in session, the governor fills vacancies through appointment. Appointees must then be elected at the next legislative session.
