The Judicial Nomination Commission (JNC) selects and recommends judicial candidates to the President of the United States for the DC Court of Appeals and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Please refer to DC Code §1-204.33(b) for the statutory eligibility requirements for judicial appointment to a District of Columbia court. Contact the Commission’s executive director at (202) 879-0478 or at DC.JNC@dc.gov for all questions concerning the judicial application process.

Download the instructions and application materials: 

• Application Instructions*
• Applicant Questionnaire*
• Applicant Identification*
• Authorization to Release Information*
• Criminal History Request Form
• Release From Liability*
• Tax Check Waiver*
• Tax Compliance Letter*

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