Judicial vacancy opens in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District

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The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced a vacancy in Minnesota’s 3rd Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of Judge Ross L. Leuning. This seat will be chambered in Albert Lea in Freeborn County.

The application process is now open for this vacancy. 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. Jan. 30 and should be addressed to the chair of the commission, Erin Sindberg Porter. The commission expects to hold interviews in mid-February.

The judges of the 3rd Judicial District have offered to provide informational interviews to prospective applicants. To request more information or for other inquiries about the application process, please contact the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor at [email protected].