The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for two Ninth Judicial District trial court bench vacancies. The first opening is as a result of a new judgeship created by the 2007 Minnesota Legislature (2007 Minnesota Laws, Chapter 54, Article 1, Section 5), which takes effect on January 1, 2008. The second vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable Frederick J. Casey on March 12, 2008. The Supreme Court has certified the chambers of both of these positions for the city of Brainerd in Crow Wing County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Ninth Judicial District may request an application by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at john.hultquist@state.mn.us or by writing:

Eric J. Magnuson, Chair
Commission on Judicial Selection
130 State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

All candidates for these vacancies must submit an application. One set of application materials will be considered for both positions. Applications and letters of recommendation must be submitted to the above address so they are received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, 2007.

Applicants are asked not to contact the commission members individually, as the nine at-large members and the four district members will conduct interviews at a later date.