Governor Kotek Opens Application Process for New Judicial Vacancy in Clackamas County

Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Clackamas County Circuit Court. This vacancy is created by the passage of SB 95, which the Governor signed into law on July 24, 2025. Interested applicants, for the new Clackamas County position, should address their completed application forms to Richard A. Lane, General Counsel, Office of the Governor, and email (no mail or hand delivery) those completed forms to Shevaun Gutridge at [email protected]. Forms must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The Governor fills judicial vacancies based on merit. She encourages applications from lawyers with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. ORS 3.041 and 3.050 provide that at the time of appointment to the court, the candidate must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Oregon, and a member of the Oregon State Bar. In addition, ORS 3.041(2) requires the vacancy to be filled by a person who is a resident of or has a principal office in the judicial district or an adjacent judicial district. For questions about the appointment process, or to request an interest form, contact Shevaun Gutridge at 503-378-6246 or [email protected]. The judicial interest form is also available online.

###