Saint Paul – The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for two trial court bench vacancies in the Third Judicial District. The first vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable William A. Johnson on January 8, 2010. The second vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable Bernard E. Borene on April 1, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court certified the continuation of the chambers of both positions for the city of Faribault in Rice County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Third Judicial District may request an application for these 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 must be submitted to the above address so they are received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010.

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.