HELENA, MT - Governor Greg Gianforte is now accepting applications and nominations to fill a district court vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial District.

The chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court has notified Governor Greg Gianforte there will be a vacancy in the Twentieth Judicial District (Lake and Sanders County) on January 6, 2025.

Any lawyer in good standing who has the qualifications set forth by law for holding the position of district court judge may apply or be nominated.

The application form is available electronically at nominatejudges.mt.gov.

Applications must be submitted electronically as well as in hard copy by Monday, January 13, 2025, by 5 p.m. Applications will be made available to the public.

Members of the public will be given the opportunity to provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants at nominatejudges.mt.gov from Tuesday, January 14, 2025, through Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Applicants must receive at least three letters of support to be considered for appointment by the governor.