CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the 11th Family Judicial Circuit (Kanawha County) following the resignation of Judge Jim Douglas.
Applicants for the judicial vacancy must complete the application, available here, and submit it by email to JVAC@wv.gov or by mail to:
Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission
c/o Office of General Counsel to the Governor
Office of the Governor
State Capitol
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
Completed applications, along with letters of recommendation or comment, must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026. Late submissions may not be considered. Interviews are scheduled to be held virtually on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026.
For additional information about the application process, contact the Office of General Counsel at 304-558-2000.