Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of the Honorable James E. Dehn and the appointment of the Honorable E. Anne McKinsey and Patrick Sexton and to the Board on Judicial Standards. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 7, 2008.

Dehn, of Cambridge, has been a trial court judge chambered in Isanti County in the Tenth Judicial District since 1987. He has served one term on the board, and currently chairs its Judicial Stress Committee. Dehn is reappointed to a position for a trial court judge.

McKinsey, of Minneapolis, has been a trial court judge chambered in Hennepin County in the Fourth Judicial District since 1990. McKinsey replaces the Honorable John L. Holahan as a trial court judge member.

Sexton, of Minneapolis, is director of legislative affairs with the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Sexton replaces Tracey Martin as a public member.

The Board on Judicial Standards investigates allegations of misconduct by Minnesota judges and referees and recommends discipline to the Minnesota Supreme Court, including censure, suspension, retirement or removal of judges. The board consists of 10 members appointed by the Governor, including one judge of the Court of Appeals, three trial court judges, two attorneys with at least 10 years of experience in the state and four public members.