Applications sought for 10th District judgeships

The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced three vacancies in Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District. The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of Judge Suzanne Bollman, Judge Walter M. Kaminsky, and Judge Douglas B. Meslow. These seats will be chambered in Buffalo in Wright County, Elk River in Sherburne County, and Center City in Chisago County.

The application process is now open for these vacancies. Per statute, the commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The commission is seeking applicants who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.

Individuals wishing to apply may request an application by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor via e-mail at [email protected]. Application materials are due by 4 p.m. March 23 and should be addressed to the chair of the commission, Erin Sindberg Porter. The commission expects to hold interviews in early April.

The judges of the 10th Judicial District have offered to provide informational interviews to prospective applicants.