St. Paul – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for two upcoming Fifth Judicial District trial court bench vacancies.

The first vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable David E. Christensen effective on March 4, 2008. The Minnesota Supreme Court certified the chambers of this judgeship for Watonwan County.

The second vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable George I. Harrelson effective on June 2, 2008. The Supreme Court certified the chambers of this judgeship for both Lincoln and Lyon Counties.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Fifth Judicial District may request an application for either or both positions by calling John Hultquist at 651-296-0019, via e-mail at john.hultquist@state.mn.us or by writing:

Eric J. Magnuson,
Chair Commission on Judicial Selection
130 State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

All candidates for these vacancies must submit an application. Applications and letters of recommendation for either or both positions must be submitted to the above address so they are received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 7, 2008.

Applicants are asked not to contact the commission members individually, as the nine at-large members and the four district members will conduct interviews at a later date.