Applications for 29th Judicial Circuit vacancy now available

Applications for 29th Judicial Circuit vacancy now available

Applications for 29th Judicial Circuit vacancy now available CHARLESTON, WV — The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is currently receiving applications to fill the judicial court vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Joseph K. Reeder in the 29th Judicial Circuit serving Putnam County. This application will be to fill the vacancy for the term ending December 31, 2024 in the 29th Judicial Circuit and for the vacancy for the term beginning January 1, 2025 in the 7th Judicial Circuit (the West Virginia Legislature passed House Bill 3332 in the 2023 Regular Session, which changes the 29th Judicial Circuit to the 7th Judicial Circuit asof January 1, 2025). Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024. Click here for applications and instructions Applications and letters of recommendation will not be considered if received after the deadline outlined above. Both must be submitted either via email to JVAC@wv.gov, or by mail to:   Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission c/o Office of the General Counsel to the Governor Office of the Governor State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Blvd E Charleston, WV 25305 For more information about the application process, please call the Office of General Counsel at 304-558-2000. Interviews will be held in Charleston on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. ###