The chief justice of Delaware's Supreme Court is resigning.
Leo E. Strine Jr. is stepping down from the bench with more than half his term remaining.
Strine handed in his resignation to Gov. John Carney Monday, saying he plans to retire in the fall, the Delaware News Journal reported.
Officials did not detail why Strine plans to step down, and the newspaper reported he was on vacation and unavailable for comment.
Strine was appointed to the state's highest court for a 12-year term in 2014, but is leaving with almost seven years remaining.
Gov. John Carney will soon begin the process to nominate a successor.
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