ATLANTA, GA – The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) for the State of Georgia is actively engaged in the process of receiving nominations and applications to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Georgia. This vacancy was created by the resignation of The Honorable Michael P. Boggs, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia.
Nominations
Members of the Georgia Bar and the public are invited to submit nominations for this important position. The deadline for submitting nominations is March 24, 2025.
Nominees and applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible. A candidate for the Supreme Court must have been admitted to the practice of law for at least seven years, be at least 30 years of age, has been a citizen of the state for three years, and is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Nominations may be submitted by email to Vincent Russo, co-Chair of the Commission, at [email protected]. Alternatively, nominations may be sent by mail to: Judicial Nominating Commission, c/o Vincent Russo, 500 14th Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318.
In their submissions, nominating parties should include a current email address for each nominee so that the Commission can contact them.
Applications
In addition to the nomination process, applications for the position are also being accepted. The deadline for submitting applications is April 7, 2025. Application materials can be downloaded from the Commission’s website at jnc.georgia.gov/application. Completed applications may be submitted via email to [email protected] or by mail to the same address as the nomination submissions.
The Commission will review all applications, conduct interviews with candidates, and recommend a short list of applicants deemed “qualified” or “well-qualified” to Governor Brian P. Kemp for final consideration. Applicants selected for interviews will be notified with details regarding the date, time, and location of their interview.
The JNC urges interested parties to act promptly and submit nominations and applications by the respective deadlines to ensure that this vital position is filled with the utmost consideration and transparency.
Contact Information:
- Email for nominations and applications: [email protected]
- Mailing Address: Judicial Nominating Commission, c/o Vincent Russo, 500 14th Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30318
For more information and to download the application package, visit jnc.georgia.gov/application.
