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Me. Const. art. VI, § 1 Courts
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The judicial power of this State shall be vested in a Supreme Judicial Court, and such other courts as the Legislature shall from time to time establish.
Me. Const. art. VI, § 2 Compensation
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The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court and the Judges of other courts shall, at stated times receive a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office; but they shall receive no other fee or reward for their services as Justices or Judges.
Me. Const. art. VI, § 3 To give opinion when required by Governor or either Branch of the Legislature
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The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court shall be obliged to give their opinion upon important questions of law, and upon solemn occasions, when required by the Governor, Senate or House of Representatives.
Me. Const. art. VI, § 4 Tenure of judicial officers; 6-month holdover period
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All judicial officers appointed by the Governor shall hold their offices for the term of 7 years from the time of their respective appointments (unless sooner removed by impeachment or by address of both branches of the Legislature to the executive, provided further that justices…