Contact Us
Address
Judicial Nominating Commission, Office of the Governor, State House, Room 54, Boston, MA 02133
Phone
Online
Who we serve
Governor Baker recognizes that the quality of our system of administering justice is determined largely by the quality of the judicial officers appointed to serve within our judicial system. Governor Baker created the Judicial Nominating Commission (the "JNC") pursuant to Executive Order No. 558 knowing that public trust begins with the process by which judges are appointed. The Judicial Nominating Commission serves as the Administration's screening mechanism for judicial candidates.
The JNC and its Mission
The JNC is a non-partisan, non-political, and non-compensated Commission composed of 21 distinguished volunteers appointed by the Governor from a cross-section of the Commonwealth's diverse population.
The JNC seeks applicants who possess the temperament, ability, and integrity to freely, impartially, and independently interpret the laws and administer justice. It also seeks applicants who represent not only the geographically diverse parts of the Commonwealth, but also the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of our citizens.
The JNC is committed to preserving the confidentiality of the application process.
Who We Are
Executive Director and Deputy Legal Counsel: Sharon Shelfer Casey
Deputy Director: Olga Shulman
Associate Deputy Director: Emily Gauthier