The
Judicial Nominating Commission (the "JNC") is charged with screening applicants for
vacancies
on all of Rhode Island’s courts. Upon notification of a judicial vacancy,
the Commission advertises for interested candidates, who then complete an extensive
application. The Commission then selects candidates to be interviewed, solicits
public comment, and conducts background checks. Based on the information developed
throughout this process, the Commission votes and submits to the Governor a list
of 3-5 highly qualified individuals for each vacancy.
The
Commission was created by statute in
1994 is composed of nine Rhode Island residents, of which four must be attorneys.
By statute, the Commissioners are
appointed by the Governor and various legislative leaders. All Commissioners
serve as volunteers.
When there is a judicial vacancy, the JNC will advertise in a number of state newspapers as well as the Bar Association e-mail publication and deadlines for applications will be set out in the ad. If, at that time, you are interested in applying for a vacancy, please click the "Begin the JNC Application Process" link. Each applicant will be given a secure link to upload the application documents. Only the Commission members will have access to the application materials.
Applicants should review the website link "Memo to Applicants".
If
you have any procedural questions, or any questions at all for
that matter, please contact Laura Jeanne Verdecchia, the Legal Assistant
to the JNC, at (401) 455-7611.
Thank
you for your interest.
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