Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy on the Supreme Court of Appeals

Charleston, W.Va. - The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission (JVAC) is currently receiving applications to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Appeals created by the death of Justice Tim Armstead.

All applicants shall complete this Application Form in full and return it via email to JVAC@wv.gov, or by mail, addressed 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

Candidates must submit their completed applications and letters of recommendation or comment no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025. Interviews will be held in Charleston on Monday, October 20, 2025.

For more information about the application process, please call the Office of General Counsel at 304-558-2000.