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The Commission will announce a final interview schedule soon. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 19, 2008 in Panama City, Florida, at the Bay Bank Community Board Room. Applicants should begin making appropriate plans to attend.


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14th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOMINATING COMMISSION –
FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT JUDGESHIP VACANCY



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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JANUARY 8, 2008
CONTACT: Robert C. Jackson, Esq.
Chair of Commission
The Florida Bar
TELEPHONE: (850) 769-3434



The 14th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission is seeking qualified candidates to fill a judicial vacancy in the 14th Judicial Circuit as a result of the resignation of Circuit Judge Glen Hess. The 14th Judicial Circuit encompasses Florida's Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson & Washington counties.

Applicants must be a registered Florida voter and have been a member in good standing of The Florida Bar for the proceeding five (5) years. Applicants must also reside in the 14
th Circuit before assuming office. Every applicant must file a new application for this vacancy even if the applicant has previously applied with the Commission for another position.

Applications are available at the Commission’s website (
www.florida14thjnc.com), the Florida Bar’s website (www.flabar.org), or obtained from the Commission Chair, Robert C. Jackson, at 304 Magnolia Avenue, Panama City, FL. 32401

An original and nine (9) copies of the completed application, with photograph attached, must be delivered to Robert C. Jackson no later than 5:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at 304 Magnolia Avenue, Panama City, FL. 32401. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Candidates are highly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible. Members of the bench, bar and public are encouraged to contact the members of the Commission concerning applications for judicial positions. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 19, 2008 at the Bay Bank Community Board Room.

A list of the 14
th Judicial Circuit JNC members is available at the Commission’s and The Florida Bar’s website.