October 6, 2020, Application Deadline Set for Separate Juvenile Court Judge Vacancy, Lancaster County

October 6, 2020, Application Deadline Set for Separate Juvenile Court Judge Vacancy, Lancaster County

LINCOLN -- According to Supreme Court Justice Jonathan J. Papik, the Judicial Nominating Commission for Separate Juvenile Judge in Lancaster County will hold a public hearing in Legislative Hearing Room 1525 of the State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on October 27, 2020.  The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy is Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.  At the hearing, the Commission will receive information on the qualifications of candidates to fill the vacancy in the office of Separate Juvenile Court Judge due to the retirement of Judge Linda S. Porter, effective August 31, 2020.

The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening.  All persons attending should be prepared for staggered admittance and restricted seating in order to maintain appropriate social distancing.  Individuals interested in applying for the position can obtain a Judicial Vacancy Application package from the Nebraska Judicial Branch website at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/attorney-services-division/judicial-vacancy.  Completed applications may be submitted electronically or by hard copy and must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., October 6, 2020.

A listing of the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission can be found on the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/administration/committees-commissions/judicial-nominating-commission-separate-juvenile-court-lancaster-county.

For special accommodations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (402) 471-3730.  For persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1. AA/EOE.