Florida Bar seeks applicants for Judicial Nominating Commissions
The Florida Bar is now accepting applications to fill upcoming vacancies on 10 Judicial Nominating Commissions (JNCs), with a deadline of Friday, August 29.
Qualified Bar members have the opportunity to be nominated for gubernatorial appointment to help shape the future of Florida’s judiciary.
The Bar has the opportunity to nominate attorneys for vacancies on the following JNCs:
- Fourth DCA
- Sixth DCA
- First Circuit
- Third Circuit
- Fifth Circuit
- Seventh Circuit
- Eighth Circuit
- 16th Circuit
- 18th Circuit
- 20th Circuit
The Bar has the opportunity to nominate three lawyers for each JNC. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar engaged in the practice of law and a resident of the territorial jurisdiction served by the commission to which the member is applying. Commissioners are not eligible for state judicial office for vacancies filled by the JNC on which they sit for two years following completion of their term.
Applications will be accepted until close of business on Friday, August 29. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Screening committees of the Board of Governors will review all JNC applications. The Executive Committee will then make recommendations to the Board of Governors.
Persons interested in applying for any of these vacancies may download the Florida Bar’s JNC Application for Appointment to begin the application process. If you require assistance, call Bar headquarters at 850-561-5788 or email [email protected] .
