FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 30, 2021
Contact: Claire Lancaster
claire.lancaster@state.mn.us
651-402-8841
Commission on Judicial Selection Reopens Application Process for Vacancy in the Second Judicial District
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced that the application process for the upcoming vacancy in the Second Judicial District has reopened. The new application deadline is 4:00 pm on July 13, 2021. The Commission expects to hold interviews late July.
Please see the original vacancy announcement issued on June 1, 2021:
Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced a new vacancy in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Lezlie Ott Marek. This seat will be chambered in St. Paul in Ramsey County. The application process is now open for this vacancy.
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. Per statute, the Commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The Commission is seeking applicants who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.
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.
For inquiries concerning the application process, please contact the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us.
For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit our website: https://mn.gov/governor/administration/judicialappointments/
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