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Court seeks replacement for slain circuit judge

The Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission for Commission District 6, in the Circuit Court for Washington County is looking for judges or attorneys to fill an open seat on the circuit court bench. Judge Andrew F. Wilkinson was slain on October 19, creating the vacancy on the court. His seat will be by appointment of Governor Moore.

The commission has issued an announcement that any judge or lawyer interested in appointment to this vacancy should complete the personal data questionnaire which is available as a downloadable document on the Judiciary’s website at https://www.mdcourts.gov/judgeselect.

Any applicant who reapplies to a commission with whom they have filed a personal data questionnaire within the past 24 months need not file a new questionnaire.

The candidate may submit a letter stating that he or she is reapplying and submit any changes that have occurred since the submission of the earlier questionnaire.

Any questions about the application process should be directed to Debra Kaminski [(410) 260-1271] or Ebonye Caldwell [(410) 260-1289] at the Administrative Office of the Courts or via the Maryland Relay Service (TTY/Voice) 1-800-735-2258.

The completed personal data questionnaire and two writing samples (16 copies total) must be received by Debra Kaminski or Ebonye Caldwell in the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Division, 187 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Fourth Floor, Annapolis, Maryland, 21401, by the close of business at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023.  Late applications will not be accepted.