The deadline to apply for two lawyer vacancies on the 10th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commissions has been extended to March 14.

The Florida Bar must nominate to the governor for his appointment six lawyers for each judicial nominating commission. Each appointee will serve a four-year term commencing July 1. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar engaged in the practice of law and a resident of the territorial jurisdiction served by the JNC to which the member is applying. Commissioners are not eligible for state judicial office for vacancies filled by the JNC on which they sit for two years following completion of their term.

Applications must be submitted no later than 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 14. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. a screening committee of the Board of Governors will review all JNC applications. The Executive Committee will then make nominations to the governor for consideration.