The public is asked for comments on 20 applicants for an opening on Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals created by the retirement of Judge Margaret H. Downie. The applicants are Paul V. Avelar, Melinda A. Bird, Cassie E. Bray Woo, Jay Calhoun, Rusty D. Crandell, Theresa Dwyer, David B. Gass, Thomas A. Gilson, Timothy R. Hyland, Michael Kielsky, Joseph P. Mikitish, Jay M. Polk, Adele G. Ponce, Patricia A. Sallen, Patricia A. Starr, Timothy A. Stratton, Timothy J. Thomason, Randall H. Warner, Janet S. Weinstein and David D. Weinzweig. Their applications can be viewed online at http://www.azcourts.gov/jnc. The Commission on Appellate Court Appointments will review the applications and hear comments at a public meeting on Monday, Nov. 13, in room 345 of the Arizona State Courts Building, 1501 W. Washington in Phoenix. Citizens may address the commission on that day or send written comments to 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, Ariz., 85007 or to jnc@courts.az.gov. Comments must be received by today (Nov. 8) to be considered. Anonymous comments cannot be considered. At the Nov. 13 meeting, the commission will decide which applicants will be interviewed for the opening. The selected applicants will be interviewed on Dec. 4. After the interviews, the commission will recommend at least three nominees for the opening to Governor Doug Ducey, who will appoint the new judge. Division One of the Court of Appeals hears cases arising in Apache, Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Yavapai and Yuma counties.
