Applications Open for Vacancies in Minnesota Seventh Judicial District

(KNSI) – The Commission on Judicial Selection has announced two vacancies in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.

The vacancies will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Kris H. Davick-Halfen and the resignation of the Honorable Amber B. Gustafson. These seats will be chambered in St. Cloud in Stearns County and Moorhead in Clay County.

The Commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench. According to 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.

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.

Application materials are due by 4:00 pm on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. The Commission expects to hold interviews in early March.

For more on the judicial selection process, click here.

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