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HomeGovernment CodeCh. 3Art. 2§ 68843 Supreme Court Staff Appointments

§ 68843 Supreme Court Staff Appointments

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§ 68843 Supreme Court Staff Appointments

Key Takeaways

  • •The Supreme Court picks a main clerk (called the Clerk/Executive Officer) who can be fired anytime by the Court.
  • •This main clerk can hire other workers (like assistants, librarians, etc.) but needs most of the Supreme Court judges to agree.
  • •The Supreme Court decides what jobs these workers do and how much they get paid.

Example

If the Supreme Court needs a new librarian to help with books and research, the main clerk can hire one, but only if most of the judges say it's okay.

The main clerk doesn’t make big decisions alone—they need the Court’s approval to hire extra help, and the Court also sets the pay and job rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 68843 Supreme Court Staff Appointments

The Supreme Court shall appoint a clerk, who shall be known as the Clerk/Executive Officer of the Supreme Court, and who shall serve at its pleasure. The Clerk/Executive Officer of the Supreme Court, with the approval of a majority of the Justices of the Supreme Court, shall appoint deputy clerks, librarians, secretaries, and other employees of the Supreme Court as are required. The Supreme Court shall determine the duties and, subject to subdivision (b) of Section 19825, fix and pay the compensation of these officers. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 36, Sec. 12. (AB 452) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

supreme courtemployeeexecutive officerthe california supremethe clerkmajoritycompensation

Related Statutes

  • § 31500 County Retirement System Establishment
  • § 31502 County Retirement System Adoption
  • § 68806 Supreme Court Staff Appointments
  • § 68846 Supreme Court Fee Deposits
  • § 68847 Supreme Court Fee Collection

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 68843.
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