The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications for the Chancery Court Judge vacancy in the 30th Judicial District – Shelby County. The vacancy was created by the death of the Honorable Oscar Carr III.
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 30th Judicial District. Applicants must complete the designated application, which is available here and submit it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CDT on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments will interview all qualified applicants in Memphis June 17. The meeting will include a public hearing, during which members of the public may express any objections to any applicant. The interview and public hearing will be open to the public.
More information is available here.