FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 4, 2023
Contact: Claire Lancaster
claire.lancaster@state.mn.us
651-219-2975
Governor Walz Announces Upcoming Vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals
[ST.
PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today announced two vacancies on the
Minnesota Court of Appeals. These vacancies will occur upon the
retirement of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly and the Honorable Lucinda
E. Jesson. Judge Reilly and Judge Jesson both serve in an at-large
capacity. Governor Walz has asked a merit selection panel consisting of
leadership in the Governor’s Office, the chair of the Commission on
Judicial Selection, and the at-large members of the commission to
solicit applicants, review candidates, and recommend finalists for
appointment.
The
panel is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals
to serve on the bench and offer their talents and services to
Minnesota’s judicial system. The Governor is seeking applicants who
reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.
The
application process is now open for this vacancy. Individuals wishing
to apply may request an application by contacting the Office of the
Governor and Lt. Governor via e-mail at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us. Only
one application is required to be considered for both vacancies.
Application materials are due by 4:00 pm on June 1 and should be
addressed to Governor Tim Walz.
For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit the Governor’s Judicial Appointments webpage.
For inquiries concerning the application process, please contact the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor at Judicial.Selection@state.mn.us.
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