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14th JNC sends seven names to the governor

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14th Circuit

The 14th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission recently convened to begin the process of filling a new circuit court judgeship and a Bay County Court judgeship recently created by the Florida Legislature.

The JNC received 14 applications. The JNC interviewed eight of the 14 individuals to determine their fitness for appointment. Those interviews took place August 29.

Upon completion of the interview process, the commission proceeded directly to deliberations and is forwarding the following applicants to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his consideration:

Circuit Court Candidates

  • Alicia Carothers
  • Brian Hill
  • Shalla Jefcoat
  • Peter Overstreet
  • Jarred Patterson

County Court Candidates

  • Alicia Carothers
  • Blair Daffin
  • Shalla Jefcoat
  • Chelsea Stewart

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