What Are the Qualifications for Becoming a Judge in California

question 37

Multiple Choice

What are the qualifications for becoming a judge in California?

• A)Selection by the governor; there are no set qualifications.
• B)Having passed the state bar.
• C)Having a law degree or law enforcement background (includes attorneys, police or sheriffs, prison guards, and probation officers).
• D)Having been an attorney who has practiced law for 10 years in California.

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Definitions:

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