Chief Justices of The Maine Superior Court
The position of Chief Justice of the Maine Superior Court was authorized by the Maine Legislature, P.L. 1983, c. 269, § 7, to be effective on January 1, 1984. The Chief Justice is designated by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court to "serve at the pleasure and under the supervision of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court and shall be responsible for the operation of the Superior Court." 4 MRSA §101-A.
| Name | Home | Start of Term | End of Term | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert W. Clifford | Lewiston, Maine | January 1, 1984 | August 1, 1986 | Appointed to Maine Supreme Judicial Court |
| Morton A. Brody | Waterville, Maine | August 1, 1986 | June 6, 1990 | Appointed to Maine Supreme Judicial Court |
| Thomas E. Delahanty II | Lewiston, Maine | June 6, 1990 | June 6, 1995 | 5 year term expired |
| Roland A. Cole | Wells, Maine | June 7, 1995 | June 30, 1997 | 2 year term expired |
| Margaret J. Kravchuk | Bangor, Maine | July 1, 1997 | June 30, 1999 | 2 year term expired |
| Andrew A. Mead | Bangor, Maine | July 1, 1999 | June 30, 2001 | 2 year term expired |
| Nancy D. Mills | Cornville, Maine | July 1, 2001 | September 1, 2004 | Resigned as Chief Justice |
| Thomas E. Humphrey | Sanford, Maine | September 1, 2004 |
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