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JNC Announces Superior Court Vacancy

November 19, 2024

The D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) is inviting qualified individuals to apply for a vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia resulting from the retirement of Judge Alfred S. Irving Jr., effective January 24, 2025. The deadline to apply for the vacancy is noon on January 7.

Application materials and instructions are available on the JNC website. Please note that the application forms were recently revised.

Questions concerning the application process for judicial vacancies should be directed to the commission at 202-879-0478 or [email protected].

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