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Fifth Circuit needs a judge

The Fifth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission is now accepting applications to fill a circuit vacancy resulting from the retirement of Judge Sandra Edwards-Stephen.

Applicants must have been members of The Florida Bar for the preceding five years, registered voters, and residents of Hernando, Lake, Marion, Citrus, or Sumter counties at the time he/she assumes office. The Fifth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission understands that the person appointed will likely serve Hernando County.

Applications may be downloaded from The Florida Bar’s website and are also available from Derek A. Schroth, JNC Chair, 600 Jennings Avenue, Eustis 32726, phone (352) 589-1414, [email protected].

An original signed application with attachments and an electronic copy of the completed signed application with attachments must be delivered to Schroth no later than 5 p.m., September 6. The electronic copy of the application with attachments should be in PDF form and should be submitted on a CD or thumb drive.

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