Want to sit on the JNC for the First, Second, Fifth, or newly created Sixth DCA?
First DCA Tallahassee
Due to recent legislation (HB 7027), The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate 12 lawyers for each of the First, Second, Fifth, and the newly created Sixth district courts of appeal judicial nominating commissions to the governor for his appointment.
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. Refer to CS/HB 7027, for the realignment of appellate districts. 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.
Persons interested in applying for any of these vacancies may download the new application form. If you require assistance, call Bar headquarters at 850-561-5757 or email [email protected]. The deadline to apply is August 1.
