{"id":2345709,"date":"2024-09-25T11:52:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T15:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-governor-to-get-her-first-state-supreme-court-appointment-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T11:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T15:52:47","slug":"arizona-governor-to-get-her-first-state-supreme-court-appointment-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-governor-to-get-her-first-state-supreme-court-appointment-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Arizona governor to get her first state Supreme Court appointment &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Farizona-governor-to-get-her-first-state-supreme-court-appointment-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2345709&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Arizona&#8217;s\u2064 Democratic\u200b Governor, Katie Hobbs, is\u2063 set to make her first appointment to the state Supreme \u200bCourt \u2064following the announcement of Justice Robert Brutinel&#8217;s retirement. Brutinel, who \u2063has served on the court since 2010, informed Governor Hobbs of his retirement effective October 31. He \u2063cited Arizona law, which\u2062 mandates retirement at age 70, although \u200che is currently 66. In his retirement message, Brutinel expressed\u200b gratitude for his 28 years in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sidney-powell-is-an-american-legal-giant\/\" title=\"Sidney Powell Is an American Legal Giant\">judicial system<\/a>, highlighting its national and international \u2064reputation for excellence. He \u2064affirmed his belief\u2062 in the rule of law \u2063and left \u2063his position with pride, stating confidence in the future of \u2062Arizona&#8217;s judicial \u2063system.\u2062 The state&#8217;s Supreme Court\u200c is \u2062currently composed entirely of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-disappoints-democrat-lawmakers-with-non-partisanship\/\" title=\"Supreme Court disappoints Democrat lawmakers with non-partisanship\">justices appointed<\/a> by Republican governors, reflecting\u200b a conservative \u200bmajority.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Arizona&rsquo;s Democratic governor to get her first state Supreme Court appointment<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1767552\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/katie-hobbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Katie Hobbs<\/a> (D-AZ) will get her first Supreme Court appointment since becoming governor after a justice announced his retirement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Justice Robert Brutinel, whom then-Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jan-brewer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Jan Brewer<\/a> appointed in 2010, sent a letter to Hobbs on Tuesday saying he will retire from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-spike-in-florida-coronavirus-cases-despite-no-mask-mandate\/\" title=\"No Spike in Florida Coronavirus Cases Despite No Mask Mandate\">state&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hollywood-celebs-rage-in-defeat-after-barrett-confirmation-revolting-disgraceful-unconscionable\/\" title=\"Hollywood Celebs Rage in Defeat After Barrett Confirmation: &#039;Revolting. Disgraceful. Unconscionable&#039;\">high court<\/a> on Oct. 31. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/arizona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Arizona<\/a> law requires justices to retire at age 70, and Brutinel is 66.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Working in Arizona&rsquo;s courts for the past 28 years has been a tremendous privilege,&rdquo; Brutinel wrote. &ldquo;Arizona&rsquo;s judicial system, at all levels, enjoys a reputation both nationally and internationally of excellence and innovation. I cannot adequately express how thankful I am for the opportunity to have served as part of Arizona&rsquo;s judiciary.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In his letter, Brutinel said he believes in the rule of law and noted that everyone is equal before the law.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I leave this position with pride in my service on the courts and great confidence in the future of our judicial system, knowing that the courts are in very good hands,&rdquo; Brutinel wrote. &ldquo;The future of our courts is bright.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>All seven judges on the court were appointed by Republican governors, meaning the court is entirely conservative-leaning. One justice is a registered Independent, however. Arizona had two Republican governors from 2009 to 2023. Former Gov.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3120897\/doug-ducey-comes-back-to-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> Doug Ducey<\/a> expanded the court from five to seven seats in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Hobbs, who was elected in 2022, is the first Democratic governor to have the opportunity to appoint a justice to the Arizona Supreme Court in 15 years. Former Justice Scott Bales, appointed by then-Gov. Janet Napolitano in 2005, was the last Democratic-appointed justice. Bales retired in 2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hobbs has 60 days from the date of vacancy to find an appointment to replace Brutinel. The 16-member Commission on Appellate Court Appointments will work to recommend possible replacements for Brutinel. Arizona is one of 10 states that select justices through an assisted appointment with a governor-controlled judicial nominating commission.<\/p>\n<p>In his letter to Hobbs, Brutinel concluded, &ldquo;Finally, I wish you all the best in your service as governor and in the important task of appointing the next justice.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1767552\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1767552\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arizona&#8217;s Democratic governor, Katie Hobbs, to make her first Supreme Court appointment following Justice Robert Brutinel&#8217;s retirement announcement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2345710,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/az-state-capitol-1024x598.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[13993,4472,4173,32275,32076],"class_list":["post-2345709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-appointment","tag-arizona","tag-governor","tag-supreme-court","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/az-state-capitol-1024x598.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2345709"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2345709\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2345710"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2345709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2345709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2345709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}