Saint Paul -- The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for two upcoming First Judicial District trial court bench vacancies.

The first vacancy occurred with the death of the Honorable Jean A. Davies on March 25, 2008. The Minnesota Supreme Court certified the chambers of this judgeship for the city of Le Center in Le Sueur County.

The second vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable William F. Thuet on June 30, 2008. The Supreme Court certified the chambers of this judgeship for the city of Shakopee in Scott County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the First 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:

Ronald J. Schutz, 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 Tuesday, August 12, 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.