In a hearing frequently filled with applause, laughter and the occasional tear, the Commission on Judicial Appointments on Tuesday unanimously confirmed Martin “Marty” Jenkins to the California Supreme Court.

Commission members Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Presiding Justice J. Anthony Kline of the First District Court of Appeal heaped praise upon the veteran state and federal jurist, calling Jenkins the right candidate for the court at the right time.