Applications being accepted for appeals court vacancy

Applications are now being accepted for a seat on the Michigan Court of Appeals, 1st District. Judge Karen Fort Hood passed away recently leaving a vacancy on the bench. To be considered for this position, applicants must be a State Bar of Michigan member who meets the legal qualifications for this office. Applicants should be aware that to be appointed they must reside within the judicial district. Judicial appointment questionnaire, writing samples, resume, and supplemental documents must be submitted using the online portal at www.michigan.gov/appointments and received by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 8. Additional letters of recommendation can still be submitted after the initial submission to judicialappointments@michigan.gov. Anyone with questions about the judicial appointments process can send questions to judicialappointments@michigan.gov. Published: Tue, Sep 28, 2021