Governor Greg Gianforte today announced an advisory council to assist in reviewing qualified candidates to fill the district court judge vacancy in the 10th Judicial District (Fergus, Judith Basin, and Petroleum Counties).

“Representing the interests of their communities, members of our judicial advisory councils play a critical role in identifying candidates to fill judicial vacancies that interpret laws, not make them from the bench,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I look forward to the 10th Judicial District advisory council’s work over the coming weeks and receiving their recommendations...