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 and deadlines for applications will be set out in the ad. If, at
that time, you are interested in applying for the vacancy, please download
the
forms listed in the links box, fill them
out and forward the documents (along with the required attachments) to
the JNC Chairperson, Sarah T. Dowling, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., One Citizens Plaza, 8th Floor, Providence, RI 02903-1345. Once the documents are received, they will be kept on file in a locked cabinet at the JNC office at One Capitol Hill, Providence, Rhode Island 02908. If your application is incomplete in any way, the Commission will not
consider it.
If,
at the time you are interested in applying for a vacancy, you already have
an application on file, please put your interest in writing (letter form
to the JNC) and your name will be added to the list of candidates. However,
if you believe you may need to update your information so that it is brought
current, please indicate that in your letter and forward your updated materials
within the time frame allowed in the ad.
If
you have any procedural questions, or any questions at all for
that matter, please contact Rachel DiNezza, the Legal Assistant
to the JNC, at 401-427-6155.
Thank
you for your interest.
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