Gov. Gianforte Solicits Applications, Nominations for Ninth Judicial District Judgeship

HELENA, Mont. – The chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court has notified Governor Greg Gianforte there is a vacancy in the Ninth Judicial District (Glacier, Pondera, Teton, and Toole counties).

The governor is now accepting applications from and nominations of any lawyer in good standing who has the qualifications set forth by law for holding the position of district court judge. The application form is available electronically at nominatejudges.mt.gov. Applications must be submitted electronically as well as in hard copy by Monday, February 13, 2023, by 5 p.m. Applications will be made available to the public. 

Commencing Tuesday, February 14, 2023 and continuing through Wednesday, March 15, 2023, the public will be given the opportunity to provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants at nominatejudges.mt.gov. Applicants must receive at least three letters of support to be considered for appointment by the governor.