Chief Justice of the United States Incumbent John Roberts since September 29, 2005 Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government Supreme Court of the United States Style The Honorable (formal) Mr. Chief Justice (informal) Your Honor (when addressed directly in court) Status Chief Justice Chief Judge Head of the Court System Member of Supreme Court of the United States Judicial Conference of the United States Administrative Office of the United States Courts Seat Supreme Court Building, Washington D.C Nominator President of the United States Appointer Presidential nomination with Senate confirmation Term length Life tenure Constituting instrument United States Constitution Inaugural holder John Jay as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (September 26, 1789) Formation March 4, 1789 Website supremecourt.gov
how long is the term of the chief justice of the supreme court
Life tenure