Conn. Const. amend. XX, § 2
- Constitution
- Constitution of Connecticut
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Section 2 of article fifth of the Constitution is amended to read as follows: The judges of the supreme court, of the appellate court and of the superior court shall, upon nomination by the governor, be appointed by the general assembly in such manner as shall by law be prescribed. They shall hold their offices for the term of eight years, but may be removed by impeachment. The governor shall also remove them on the address of two-thirds of each house of the general assembly. Adopted November 24, 1982.
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