With the elevation of Judge Jonathan Sacks to the 4th Judicial Circuit Court bench, there is a vacancy on the Duval County Court bench.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has directed the 4th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission to provide him with up to six qualified nominees, one of whom he may appoint to succeed Sacks.
The commission received 11 applications and will interview the applicants Aug. 18:
10 a.m.: James Le Mieux
10:30 a.m.: Phil Bavingtom
10:30 a.m.: James Nealis
10:45 a.m.: Break
11 a.m.: Isaac East
11:15 a.m.: Marquita Green
11:30 a.m.: Katelyn Johnston
11:45 a.m.: Lunch and deliberations
1 p.m.: Matthew Lufrano
1:15 p.m.: Joshua Beard
1:30 p.m.: Nancy Cleaveland
1:45 p.m.: Break
2 p.m.: David Wainer III
2:15 p.m.: Jordan Beard
2:30 p.m.: Deliberations resume
Interviews are conducted in 4th Circuit Chief Judge Lance Day’s chambers at the Duval County Courthouse at 501 W. Adams St.
Proceedings of the commission are open to the public except for deliberations.
Members of the bench, the Bar and the public may contact the commission with relevant information about the applicants on or before Aug. 17 by emailing [email protected].