Governor now accepting JNC applications.

Gov. Jeb Bush is now accepting applications to fill one vacancy each on the 26 judicial nominating commissions.

Each appointee will serve a four-year term, commencing July 3.

Applicants are not required to be member of the Bar, but must comply with state financial disclosure laws. 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 four-year term.

To obtain an application, contact Leslie Jacobs at the Office of the General Counsel by calling (850)488-3494 or by writing Carol A. Licko, General Counsel, Executive Office of the Governor, Room 209, The Capitol, Tallahassee 32399-0001.

Completed applications must be received no later than close of business on April 24.

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