Attorneys wanting to succeed Circuit Court Judge Robert A. Lanier in Shelby County, the state’s 30th Judicial District, have until Jan. 26 to submit their applications, Cornelia Clark, administrative director of the courts, said Wednesday. Lanier is retiring effective Dec. 31 after a judicial career spanning more than 21 years.
“Judge Lanier is a valuable member of the judiciary and has dedicated more than two decades to public service,” Clark said. “His contributions to the justice system have been numerous.”
A Jan. 26 deadline has been set for the Administrative Office of the Courts to receive applications from attorneys interested in the position. Applications are available from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Suite 600, Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Nashville, TN 37219 . Information concerning the application process also is available on the website.
The 17-member Judicial Selection Commission will meet in Shelby County Feb. 13 to conduct a public hearing and interview applicants. A time and location for the meeting will be announced.
As required by state law, the commission will submit up to three names to Gov. Phil Bredesen who will appoint the new judge to fill Lanier’s unexpired term. The position will be on the ballot in 2004, the next August biennial election, and again in 2006 for a full eight-year term.