Minnesota Judge Opening in Buffalo, Wright County

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection has announced an open seat in Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District.

The seat will be chambered in Buffalo in Wright County with the elevation of Judge John Bowen to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.

The application window is open now until the end of business on October 8th.

Based on state statute, the commission will consider applicants based on integrity, maturity, judicial temperament, legal knowledge, experience, and other qualifications.

Anyone wishing to apply may request an application from the Commission on Judicial Selection by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor via email, and the application should be addressed to the chair of the commission, Erin Sindberg Porter.

The judges of the Tenth Judicial District have offered to provide informational interviews to prospective candidates.

The commission plans to hold formal interviews later in October.

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