FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 22, 2021
Contact: Claire Lancaster
claire.lancaster@state.mn.us
651-219-2975
Commission on Judicial Selection Opens Application Process for Vacancies in the Tenth Judicial District
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable Tad V. Jude and the Honorable Stephen M. Halsey. The seats will be chambered in Stillwater in Washington County and Buffalo in Wright County.
The application process is now open for these vacancies. 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. Only one application is required to apply for both vacancies. Application materials are due by 4:00 pm on Friday, November 12, 2021 and should be addressed to the Chair of the Commission, Ms. Erin Sindberg Porter. Applicants should specify in their cover letter whether they are applying to the position in Washington County, Wright County, or both positions. The Commission expects to hold interviews in late November.
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: https://mn.gov/governor/administration/judicialappointments/
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