ST. PAUL, MN – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. The vacancies are created upon the upcoming retirements of the Honorable Thomas W. Bibus and the Honorable Patrice K. Sutherland. Judge Bibus’ seat will be chambered at Red Wing in Goodhue County and Judge Sutherland’s seat will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County.

 

The Commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench and offer their talents and services to Minnesota’s judicial system. The following qualities will be considered for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The application process is now open for these vacancies.

 

An individual wishing to apply may request an application by writing to Lee E. Sheehy, Chair of the Commission on Judicial Selection, at 116 Veterans Service Building, 20 West 12th Street, St. Paul, MN 55155, or by contacting Andrew Olson, Director of Appointments, via e-mail at andrew.c.olson@state.mn.us. A cover letter and resume should also be submitted with the application. Application materials are due by close of business on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday, April 25, 2016 in Hastings, MN.

 

For inquiries concerning the application process, please contact Lidya Makonnen at lidya.makonnen@state.mn.us or at (651) 201-3451.