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County to nominate representatives for judicial nominating commission as judge’s retirement approaches
Summary
State courts official briefed commissioners on the judicial nominating process for Justice Court Judge Hazleton’s pending retirement and asked the county to name three representatives to the nominating commission; timing depends on whether the county and Monticello combine justice‑court services.
The Administrative Office of the Courts advised San Juan County commissioners on Oct. 21 that the county must name representatives to a judicial nominating commission to help select a successor for Justice Court Judge Hazleton, who is retiring in December.
Jim Peters, Justice Court Administrator for the Administrative Office of the Courts, told commissioners that applications for the vacancy have been collected at the state level and vetted for bar standing and regional eligibility. The nominating commission will interview candidates, conduct a public comment…
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