For Immediate Release | April 24, 2023
Bibbs, Felix, and Forkner nominees for Court of Appeals vacancy
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has selected Stephanie Bibbs, Hon. Paul Felix, and Justin Forkner as the three nominees for the upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana. Chief Justice Rush, on behalf of the Commission, will submit a report to Governor Eric Holcomb in the upcoming days. After officially receiving the list of nominees, the Governor has 60 days to make his selection.
On April 24, the Commission conducted interviews of nine applicants. After deliberating in an executive session, the Commission publicly voted to send the three nominees to the Governor. The Commission considered applicants' legal education, writings, reputation in the practice of law, and other pertinent information. Applications and information about the vacancy can be found online.
According to the Indiana Constitution and state statute, the seven-member Judicial Nominating Commission must recruit and select candidates to fill vacancies on Indiana appellate courts. Details on the Commission, including membership, are online. The position on the Court of Appeals is available with the upcoming retirement of Judge Margret Robb.
Contact
Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer
317-234-4722
kathryn.dolan@courts.in.gov