Judge Perry retiring; replacement sought

Alexis Barker
NLJ News Editor
 
Judge John R. Perry, Sixth Judicial District, will retire effective Jan. 3, 2022, according to an Aug. 20 announcement. 
Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice Kate M. Fox, who acts as chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission, said in a press release that the commission “will accept expressions of interest from qualified people.” To be considered a qualified individual, persons must be learned in the law, at least 28 years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Wyoming for at least the past two years. 
Those interested in filling the vacancy have until Sept. 9 to submit their expression of interest. 
“The expression of interest form can be obtained from the Supreme Court’s website, www.courts.state.wy.us/Administration/Careers,” the release says. “The completed form must be received in the office of Chief Justice Fox no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Please do not submit letters of recommendation, as the commission will not consider them, but will instead review documents specifically required by the expression of interest.” 
The Judicial Nominating Commission will choose three names to forward to Gov. Mark Gordon, who will then appoint the new judge.