INDIANA – The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has selected Hon. Mary A. DeBoer, Hon. Stephen E. Scheele, and Hon. Stephanie E. Steele as the three nominees for the upcoming Indiana Court of Appeals vacancy.
Chief Justice Rush will submit a report to Governor Eric Holcomb in the upcoming days on behalf of the Commission. After officially receiving the list of nominees, the Governor has 60 days to select.
On July 22, the Commission interviewed eight 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 law practice, 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 Patricia Riley.
