UPDATE: December 23, 2023
The governor has signed A05366/S05414 into law, creating one (1) additional countywide Civil Court vacancy. The 2024 Independent Screening Panel will screen for this vacancy as well.
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The New York County Democratic Committee has announced the formation of the 2024 Independent Screening Panel to report on the qualifications of candidates seeking the nomination of the Democratic Party for: Civil Court Countywide (one vacancy); First Municipal Court District (one vacancy); Second Municipal Court District (one vacancy); Fifth Municipal Court District (one vacancy); possibly one (1) additional Civil Court Countywide vacancy should the governor sign A05366/S05414 into law; and three (3) incumbents running for re-election to Civil Court, which will be filled in the November election. The heads of numerous bar associations, community organizations and law schools have been invited to nominate members of the panel, which will be directed to report a total of no more than the three (3) most highly qualified candidates per vacancy.
Candidates for the Court may obtain applications from Mr. Kyle Ishmael, the Executive Director of the New York County Democratic Committee, via email at judiciary.manhattandems@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting completed applications is January 4, 2024 at 5pm. Questions concerning this year’s panel should be directed to Mr. Ishmael via email.
This notice will be updated once the status of A05366/S05414 is known.