Court of Appeals Chief Judge Matthew Johnson will not seek reappointment as chief when his term ends on Oct. 31, Gov. Mark Dayton announced today. Johnson will remain on the court.
The governor issued the following statement: “Throughout his career, Judge Matthew Johnson has displayed an admirable commitment to public service and our system of justice. I thank him for his outstanding leadership during his term as Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals. I look forward to his continuing service on the Court of Appeals.”
Johnson was appointed chief judge by Gov. Tim Pawlenty Nov. 1, 2010.
Dayton said he will promptly undertake the appointment of a new chief judge.
Source: http://minnlawyer.com/minnlawyerblog/2013/09/13/johnson-will-step-down-as-chief-of-appeals-court/
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