Attachment B Request for Reference
SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
SUPREME COURT BUILDING 201 SOUTH CARSON STREET, SUITE 250 CARSON CITY, NEVADA 89701 Telephone (775) 684-1700
COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION INFORMATIONAL REQUEST
REQUESTED REFERENCE ON BEHALF OF (Name of Applicant) REQUEST COMPLETED BY _______________________________ The above individual is applying for a position of Judge in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division, Department E and Department F. The applicant is requesting that you write a letter of reference and complete the enclosed “Reference Inquiry” form. You may decline this request. The reference you provide is strictly confidential; however, all information concerning the three applicants whose names are submitted by the Commission to the Governor for appointment will be provided to the Governor. It is extremely important to the Commission that you be as objective as possible in assessing the applicant’s qualifications. The Commission relies heavily on this information and unless you are totally objective in your comments you will not assist the Commission in carrying out its function. Do not feel compelled to endorse the applicant merely because you have been asked to provide this information on his or her behalf. Applicants for this vacancy have been instructed to contact only six persons for references. You are requested to send your letter of reference, including a copy of this request letter, and the completed “Reference Inquiry” form to Ron Titus, Secretary of the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection at the address provided above. Please provide this information by Friday, January 23, 2009. A copy of your letter should not be sent to the applicant.
Ron Titus Secretary, Judicial Selection Commission
COMMISSION ON JUDICIAL SELECTION REFERENCE INQUIRY PLEASE RETURN TO: Ron Titus Supreme Court of Nevada Administrative Office of the Courts Regional Justice Center 200 Lewis Avenue, 17th Floor Las Vegas, NV 89101 Please type or use black ink and answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper, or you may download a copy of this form in Microsoft Word format from the Supreme Court’s website at: http://www.nvsupremecourt.us. Reference Inquiry for (name of applicant) _______________________________ Name of Person Providing Reference _________________________________
I have no recent experience with this applicant and do not wish to comment.
1. How long have you known the applicant? What has been the nature of your association? What do you consider to be the applicant’s greatest strengths? Please describe any weaknesses the applicant may have which might affect the applicant’s ability to serve as a District Court Judge. Please discuss briefly the applicant’s qualifications in the following areas. Integrity: Ability to apply legal principles to specific cases: Ability to work under pressure (heavy caseload, time deadlines):
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REFERENCE INQUIRY (Continued) Interpersonal skills in dealing with people: Time management ability: Temperament, demeanor: 5. If the Applicant is (or was in the past five years) a sitting judge, please also describe the applicant’s qualifications in the following areas: Preparation for court hearings: Management of cases in compliance with established court time frames: Courtroom demeanor: Quality of written submissions:
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6. Overall, how would you rate the applicant’s suitability to be a District Court Judge?
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7. Please add any comments you may have.
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