Commission on Judicial Selection announces vacancy in the 6th Judicial District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 8, 2019
Contact: Teddy Tschann
teddy.tschann@state.mn.us
651-402-8841

Commission on Judicial Selection Announces Vacancy in the Sixth Judicial District 

[ST. PAUL, MN] – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Gary J. Pagliaccetti and will be chambered at City of Virginia in St. Louis County.

The Commission 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 following qualities will be considered for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The application process is now open for this vacancy.

An individual wishing to apply may request an application by contacting Carl Dennis, Judicial Appointments Coordinator, via e-mail at Carl.Dennis@state.mn.us. A cover letter and resume should also be submitted with the application. Application materials are due by close of business on Monday, July 29, 2019 and should be addressed to the Chair of the Commission, Ms. Lola Velazquez-Aguilu. Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday, August 19, 2019.