7TH CIRCUIT JNC NOTICE OF CIRCUIT COURT VACANCY
The Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission announces a vacancy resulting from the resignation of Judge Margaret Hudson, Seventh Judicial Circuit Court Judge, effective January 4, 2023.
Applicants must have been a member of The Florida Bar for the preceding five years, a registered voter and must be a resident of the territorial jurisdiction of the court at the time he or she assumes office.
Applications can be downloaded from the Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis at https://www.flgov.com/judicial-and-judicial-nominating-commission-information/ and you must utilize the new application form.
PLEASE NOTE UPDATED REQUIREMENTS
All persons interested in applying must deliver the following:
- An original completed paper version of the application and attachments to: Terrence M. White, Chair Seventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission 1400 Hand Avenue, Suite D, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
- A PDF version of the aforementioned completed application and attachments, including the executed FDLE form; with a color photograph either in .jpg or .gif format; and
- A redacted PDF version of the application excluding all exempt information under Chapter 119, F.S. and other applicable public records law.
The PDF files should be submitted on a flash drive and should be named so that the applicant’s name and “redacted” or “original” is readily apparent in the name of the attachment.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS: All questions in the application must be answered fully and completely. Applications should include current and accurate contact information for judges, co- counsel, opposing counsel, and references because those individuals will likely be contacted.
The deadline for submission of the application is Jan. 26, 2023, at 5 p.m. Incomplete or non-functioning electronic copies of the applications and applications received after the deadline may not be considered. Please provide a current email address and phone number with your submission.
Interviews are tentatively scheduled to be on Feb. 13, 2023, and Feb. 14, 2023, if necessary. Interviews will be held in person at the Flagler County Courthouse, or as will be otherwise noticed. The time will be determined and noticed.
Zoom links will be provided to any interested party upon request. Please contact Lauren Coates at [email protected] or 386-253-1560, for zoom information.
Members of the Bench, Bar and the public are encouraged to contact members of the Commission concerning applicants for judicial positions. A complete listing for each member is available from the Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis at https://www.flgov.com/judicial-and-judicial-nominating-commission-information/ .
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