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By Howard Fischer
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PHOENIX Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould is leaving the bench after just over fopur years in that job.
In a news release Friday from the court, Gould, who had been a Yuma County Superior Court judge, did not cite a reason for leaving. He is only 57; judges and justices can serve until age 70.
Gould was one of two justices selected by Ducey in 2016 after the Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature agreed to expand the bench from five to seven. That appointment, along with John Lopez IV, who had been the state s solicitor general, gave the governor his second and third justices on the bench.
Supreme Court Justice Gould announces retirement from court
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PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew Gould announced his retirement Friday. It has been less than five years since Gov. Doug Ducey appointed Justice Gould to the position on November 28, 2016.
The governor commented on the matter saying, Justice Gould has remained committed to law and order throughout his career, working to ensure justice for victims and upholding the Constitution.
Not effective until Thursday, April 1, Justice Gould will remain in office for the rest of March.
Gov. Ducey describes the soon-to-be retiree as, A long-time public servant, Gould was a Yuma County Superior Court Judge for about 10 years, including serving as Presiding Judge, before being appointed to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division I by Governor Jan Brewer where he served for about four years prior to his appointment to the Arizona
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