Justice, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Justices are appointed by the governor with Governor's Council approval and serve until mandatory retirement at 70; never on a statewide ballot (term-end years are age-70 retirement dates).

Current officeholder

Scott L. Kafker

In office since Aug 2017 · Term ends Dec 2029

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    Data as of July 18, 2026.