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The First Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission received applications from the individuals listed below to fill the vacancy on the Okaloosa County Court due to the elevation of Judge Jonathan Schlechter. The JNC will convene at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 W. Government Street, 1st Floor Media…

As the result of the resignation of 19th Circuit Court Judge Janet Croom the 19th Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission gives notice it is accepting applications for a vacancy on the circuit court. All interested in applying, note the following: Applications for this 19th Circuit Court vacancy must be received no later than the deadline…

Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked the Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with names of highly qualified nominees for two vacancies on the Fourth District Court of Appeal created by the retirements of Judge Dorian Damoorgian and Judge Martha C. Warner. The Commission requests that interested candidates submit an application for consideration. Applicants…

The First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces that it will hold a public meeting. DATE:           Wednesday, April 23, 2025 TIME:            10 a.m. (Central Time) PLACE:          Virtually via Microsoft Teams: Meeting Information: Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 284 057 338 884 Passcode: U6T4c8Mz AGENDA:       Call to Order Review List of Applicants Schedule…

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced one new County Court judicial vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit resulting from the retirement of Judge Andrew Swett. Accordingly, the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission is now accepting applications for this vacancy. Applicants must be able to fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of County Court…

The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a judicial vacancy in the Circuit Court due to the resignation and retirement of Circuit Court Judge George Jirotka. The Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission seeks applications for nominations from all persons who meet the eligibility requirements set forth in the Florida Constitution. Applicants must be able to…

The Judicial Nominating Commission for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit has nominated the following individuals for appointment to the Miami-Dade County Court for the vacancy resulting from the resignation of Judge Jennifer Hochstadt Azar. Yaneth Baez G. Raemy Charest-Turken Joanne Hernandez Kimberly C. Hillery Jeffrey Pierce Jose Rohaidy The Commission thanks the members of the bench,…

The Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission held an organizational meeting to elect the Chair and Vice-Chair for the term ending on June 30, 2025. The Commission elected Paul Huck, Jr. as the Chair and Adam Foslid as the Vice-Chair for the term. The Commission members are: Paul Huck, Jr., Chair Lawson Huck…

On April 3, 2025, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the First District Court of Appeal interviewed fourteen applicants to fill the vacancy on the First District Court of Appeal created by the resignation of Judge Bradford Thomas. Following deliberations and thoughtful consideration of each applicant, the Commission nominates the following individuals (in alphabetical order and…

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a vacancy on the Okaloosa County Court due to the elevation of Judge Jonathan Schlechter. Accordingly, the Judicial Nominating Commission of the First Judicial Circuit is now accepting applications for this vacancy. Applicants must fulfill the Constitutional qualifications before assuming the office of County Court Judge, which specify that: a)…