How do judges of the Suffolk Circuit Court, Virginia reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is legislative election.

Suffolk Circuit Court, Virginia / Joined / Active

Alfred W. Bates III

Judge, Suffolk Circuit Court, Virginia

Alfred W. Bates III is a Judge of the Suffolk Circuit Court, Virginia. Sources ↓

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
–	Suffolk Circuit Court, Virginia	–	–

How do judges of the Suffolk Circuit Court, Virginia reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is legislative election.
Which court is Alfred W. Bates III on?: Alfred W. Bates III is a Judge of the Suffolk Circuit Court, Virginia.

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