The Commission on Judicial Selection today announced that applications are now being accepted for three trial court bench vacancies in the Fourth Judicial District in Hennepin County.

The first vacancy occurred with the retirement of the Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange on February 21, 2006.  The second vacancy occurred with the resignation of the Honorable Katherian D. Roe on March 22, 2006.  The third vacancy will occur with the retirement of the Honorable Catherine C. Anderson effective May 1, 2006.

Licensed Minnesota attorneys who are residents of the Fourth 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 Wednesday, May 10, 2006.