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Ms. Toad

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3. Most federal judges take senior status at some point -

Reply to iemanja (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 10:48 PM

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Minimum criteria is 10 years service + at least 65 years old. But it isn't mandatory - and judges in senior status are incentivized to continue a 25% caseload because of the benefits they get if they do.

Judge Hellerstein assumed senior status in 2011.

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92 years old [View all] iemanja Monday OP

92 allows the "no fucks to give" mindset. nt mr715 Monday #1

That's a good point. iemanja Monday #2

Most federal judges take senior status at some point - Ms. Toad Monday #3

Interesting info iemanja Monday #4

When they take senior status, that opens their seat up for a new appointment, correct?.. Princess Turandot Monday #7

How old is Hogsbreath, how old is Bernie Sanders? Age does have something to with it sometimes. I'm seventy five ... marble falls Monday #5

I can't help but wonder how mentally sharp he is at 92 years old. Jim__ Monday #6

Ask the prosecutors Historic NY Monday #9

Fucking Hell No. I wouldn't trust a 92 year old valet to park my car. Melon Monday #8