Posts Tagged ‘Judicial nominations’
Two New Judges Confirmed by DE Senate; Two Reappointed
The Delaware State Senate has confirmed two judicial nominations. On Thursday the Senate confirmed the nomination of Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court Commissioner in Kent County. The State Senate also confirmed the reappointment of Family Court Judge Mardi Pyott…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces 4 Judicial Nominations
Governor John Carney has announced several judicial nominations. He will nominate Thomas Pedersen to serve as Court of Common Pleas Judge in Sussex County and Candace Holmes to serve as Family Court Commissioner in Kent County. He will also renominated Family Court Judge Mardi Pyott for an additional term in Kent County and Family Court…
Read MoreTwo Family Court Judges Confirmed by DE State Senate
The Delaware State Senate met in special session this afternoon to consider judicial nominations made by Governor John Carney. The Senate voted to confirm the reappointment of Judge Peter B. Jones to serve on the Family Court in Sussex County and Commissioner Emily A. Farley to serve as a Commissioner for the Family Court in…
Read MoreGovernor John Carney Makes Judicial Nominations, Including First Woman Nominee for Chancellor of DE Court of Chancery
Governor John Carney on Friday announced a series of judicial nominations, which will be sent to the Delaware Senate for consideration: Vice Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick will be nominated as Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. McCormick would be the first woman to serve as Chancellor and would replace Chancellor Andre Bouchard, who is retiring. McCormick…
Read MoreUPDATED: All Judicial Nominations Approved in DE State Senate Special Session
UPDATED – 6:15pm – All nominees for judicial seats were approved in special session by the Delaware State Senate this afternoon. JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS APPOINT: The Honorable Bradley Manning SUSSEX COUNTY RESIDENT JUDGE FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT APPOINT: The Honorable Richard Stokes JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT APPOINT: Craig Karsnitz VICE…
Read MoreGovernor John Carney Announces Judicial Nominations
Governor John Carney has made several nominations for judicial appointments this week.Ā He has nominated Sussex County Superior Court Judge Richard Stokes for appointment to the position of Resident Judge ā he is currently the Acting Resident Judge.Ā He also nominated attorney Craig Karsnitz for a seat on the Sussex County Superior Court.Ā Two judicial…
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