The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for two trial court bench vacancies in the Ninth Judicial District in Polk County.

The first vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable Dennis J. Murphy on November 7, 2005.  The second vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable John M. Roue on January 31, 2006.  The Supreme Court certified the chambers of both of these positions for the city of Crookston in Polk County.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Ninth 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:

   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 must be submitted to the above address so they are received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 2005.

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.