Joseph M. Getty

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Joseph M. Getty born?April 14, 1952
2. What is the most notable role?Former Chief Judge of the Supreme Court of Maryland
3. What is the appointed to supreme court?June 27, 2016
4. Who is Joseph M. Getty?Joseph M. Getty is a judge who served as the Chief Judge of Maryland's Supreme Court, the state's highest court.
5. What did he do before becoming a judge?Before the court, he was a Republican state senator and delegate for Maryland's 5th district and later helped the governor with policy as a legislative director.

Judicial Branch: One of the three branches of government, responsible for interpreting laws and administering justice.
Legislative Process: The series of actions involved in creating, debating, and passing laws in a government.
Mandatory Retirement Age: A specific age at which individuals in certain professions are required to retire from their positions.
Legal Precedent: A legal principle or rule established in a previous court case that is binding on or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases.