FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 29, 2024
Contact: Claire Lancaster
claire.lancaster@state.mn.us
651-219-2975
Governor Walz Opens Selection Process for Minnesota Supreme Court Vacancies
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced the opening
of a selection process for two vacancies on the Minnesota Supreme
Court. These vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable
G. Barry Anderson and the Honorable Margaret H. Chutich. Justice
Anderson and Justice Chutich both serve as associate justices on the
Minnesota Supreme Court. Governor Walz has asked a merit selection panel
consisting of leadership in his administration, the chair of the
Commission on Judicial Selection, and the at-large members of the
commission to solicit applicants, review candidates, and recommend
finalists for appointment.
The
panel is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals
to serve on the bench and offer their talents and services to
Minnesota’s judicial system. The Governor is seeking applicants who
reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.
The
application process is now open for these vacancies. Individuals
wishing to apply may request an application by contacting the Office of
the Governor and Lt. Governor via e-mail at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us. Only
one application is required to be considered for both vacancies.
Application materials are due by 4:00 pm on February 26 and should be
addressed to Governor Tim Walz.
For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit the Governor’s Judicial Appointments webpage.
For inquiries concerning the application process, please contact the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us.
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