Judicial Vacancy Application Package

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Instructions to the Applicant

Qualifications and requirements for a judicial position; instructions for completing the application; summary of the nomination process.

Application for Judicial Vacancy

Complete to apply for a judicial vacancy. Required as part of the judicial application process. This application shall be available to the public and shall be preserved by the State Court Administrator for not less than 10 years.

Personal Data Sheet

Information about the applicant which is confidential communication between the Judicial Nominating Commission, the applicant, and the Governor. Required as part of the judicial application process.
 

Reference Forms (NOT FOR GENERAL USE. These forms are mailed by the State Court Administrator's Office to individuals listed as references on each candidates' Personal Data Sheet. Please do not complete unless you have received a letter from the State Court Administrator's Office asking you to do so.)
 

• Judge Reference Inquiry
• Personal Reference Inquiry
• Legal Ability Inquiry