Showing posts with label Court of Appeals of Virginia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Court of Appeals of Virginia. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Governor McAuliffe Statement on the Supreme Court of Virginia

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe issued the following statement on the legislature’s failure to elect a Justice to the Supreme Court of Virginia:

“I am shocked and saddened that Republican leaders denied a sitting Supreme Court Justice a hearing, even as she sat at her desk, across the street from today’s Joint Courts of Justice meeting, continuing to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This is not the Virginia way to treat anyone, let alone an outstanding female jurist. Republicans have yet to raise a single concern about Justice Roush’s legal skills or her integrity. Indeed, they have repeatedly acknowledged that her qualifications are unmatched.
“Republican leaders ultimately were incapable of electing anyone, leaving the state’s highest court in a state of uncertainty. It is disgraceful that Republicans have turned a serious decision affecting Virginia’s entire judicial system into an embarrassing partisan circus. I call on lawmakers to return to Virginia’s time-honored traditions for electing judges. I ask that they walk across the street and invite Justice Roush to a new hearing, one that is open and fair, and gives this highly qualified judge the respect she is due.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Statement of Governor Bob McDonnell on the Retirement of Judge Larry Elder from the Court of Appeals of Virginia

Seal of Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Seal of Dinwiddie County, Virginia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell issued the following statement regarding the retirement of Judge Larry G. Elder from the Court of Appeals of Virginia effectiveOctober 1, 2013:

“Judge Larry Elder’s life has been dedicated to serving the people of Virginia.  Judge Elder has served honorably on the Court of Appeals of Virginia since 1991, and he previously served as a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court judge for over five years.  Prior to taking the bench, he served as Commonwealth’s Attorney and County Attorney for Dinwiddie County

“During his twenty-seven years on the bench, Judge Elder developed a reputation as a fair and knowledgeable jurist.  He exemplifies the best that Virginia has to offer—a heart for public service, a desire for justice, and a great love for the people and laws of the Commonwealth.  He will be missed on the Court of Appeals, and I wish him the best in his retirement.

“Given that the fall term of the Court of Appeals has already begun, I plan to fill this vacancy in short order.”

Due to the necessity of filling this vacancy, the Office of the Governor will accept applications until Monday, September 16th.  The Governor and his staff will then evaluate the applications, conduct the appropriate interviews, and make the appointment no later than October 1, 2013.  The application and information is available atwww.governor.virginia.gov/vacancies.cfm.
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