Judicial Nominating Commission application period is open until Feb. 24
The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate three lawyers for each of the 27 Judicial Nominating Commissions to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his appointment.
Each appointee will serve a four-year term, starting July 1. 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 must be submitted no later than 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24. 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 make recommendations to the board.
Attorneys interested in applying for he vacancies may download the application at floridabar.org or they may call Bar headquarters at 850-561-5757 for assistance.