Unfortunately, there is no official world record for the youngest judge. This is because judicial systems and age requirements for judges vary significantly across different countries and jurisdictions.
Some factors that influence the minimum age for judges include:
- Legal systems: Different legal systems (e.g., common law, civil law) have varying requirements.
- Court level: Judges in lower courts may have different age requirements than those in higher courts.
- Specific jurisdiction: Each country, state, or province may have its own rules.
While there's no global record, there have been cases of exceptionally young individuals becoming judges. For example, in the United States, a 26-year-old man named Matthew J. Perry was appointed as a judge in the state of Ohio in 2009. However, this is not a common occurrence, and the age of judges generally falls within a more established range.
