TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Jun 3, 2021

Applicants are now being accepted to fill the chancery court seat in the 26th Judicial District, a vacancy that was created by the retirement of Judge James F. Butler. The 26th Judicial District includes Chester, Henderson and Madison counties. Applicants must be at least 30 years old, residents of the state for five years and current residents of the 26th Judicial District. Those interested should submit the Trial Court Vacancy Commission Application and send it to the Administrative Office of the Courts by noon CDT on June 17. The commission will consider all applicants at a hearing on July 21 at 9 a.m. CDT. The AOC’s website has more on the vacancy.