March 21, 2019, 4:00 p.m. Application Deadline Set for County Court Judge Vacancy, Fourth Judicial District

March 21, 2019, 4:00 p.m. Application Deadline Set for County Court Judge Vacancy, Fourth Judicial District

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice John R. Freudenberg, the Judicial Nominating Commission for County Judge in the 4th Judicial District (consisting of Douglas County) will hold a public hearing in the Douglas County District Court, Courtroom #501, 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2019.  The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy is Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska.  At the hearing, the Commission will receive information on the qualifications of candidates to fill the vacancy in the office of County Judge due to the resignation of Lawrence E. Barrett, effective January 31, 2019.

The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening.  Individuals interested in applying for the position can obtain a Judicial Vacancy Application package from the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/attorney-services-division/judicial-vacancy/application.  Completed applications may be submitted electronically or by hard copy and must be returned no later than 4:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019.   

A listing of the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission can be found on the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/committees-commissions/judicial-nominating-commission-fourth-district-county-court.

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