Deadline Friday for Vacancy in 3rd Judicial District Circuit Court

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for the Circuit Court Judge vacancy in the 3rd Judicial District – Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, and Hawkins counties. The vacancy has been created by the death of the Honorable Michael Faulk, who died in November.

Any interested applicant must be a licensed attorney who is at least 30 years of age, a resident of the state for five years, and a resident of the 3rd Judicial District. Applicants must complete the designated application, which is available at www.tncourts.gov, and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon on Friday, January 30, 2015

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will interview all qualified applicants in the district at a time to be announced soon. The meeting will include a public hearing, during which members of the public may express their opinions about the applicants. The interview and public hearing will be open to the public.

For more information, visit the judicial resources page.