Nomination Update


The Statewide Judicial Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims (SJNCJCC) convened on November 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in Orlando, Florida to review applicants for reappointment and for the open Sarasota position that will occur in March 2020 (retirement of Judge Beck).  

The Commission nominated the following judges for reappointment:

Hon. Sylvia Medina-Shore, Miami
Hon. Jack Weiss, Ft. Myers

The Commission also considered the three applicants for the Sarasota vacancy, and nominated each:

Jacqueline Blanton-Steele - Sarasota, FL
Jessica Carrier - Sarasota, FL
Eric Grindal - Miami Lakes, FL

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