Montgomery County Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commission

The Judicial Nominating Commissions for the Maryland Circuit Courts were authorized by the Governor in 1970 and began operating in 1971, with reorganizations occurring in 1991, 2003, and 2007. These commissions, made up of 13 members appointed by the Governor for a five-year term, are responsible for recommending candidates for judgeships in the Maryland Circuit Courts and District Court. The Governor, who also appoints the chair of each commission, has had the exclusive authority to make the appointments since 2015. The Administrative Office of the Courts serves as the secretariat.