Superior Court of the District of Columbia

NOTICE OF CANDIDACY OF:

JORGE VILA

This is to notify members of the bench, bar, and public that the above-named Magistrate Judge has declared his candidacy for reappointment as a Magistrate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Magistrate Judge Jorge Vila’s terms will expire June 26, 2025.

Pursuant to the Standards and Procedures for the Selection and Tenure of Magistrate Judges, a committee of Superior Court Judges designated by the Chief Judge will review the Magistrate Judge’s prior service and any comments from members of the bench, bar, and public. Following its review, the Committee will submit to the Chief Judge a written report and recommendation concerning the candidacy for reappointment. Comments on the performance of Magistrate Judge Vila submitted to the Committee are confidential and will not be released to the public or the Magistrate Judge. Any comments discussed with a Magistrate Judge will be discussed without revealing the source of such comment, absent written consent by the individual providing the comment. All comments must be received no later than March 16, 2025 and should be sent to Judge Michael O’Keefe at

MagistrateJudgeCommittee@dcsc.gov

Any information received by the Committee concerning a candidate under consideration for reappointment shall be maintained in strict confidence.

February 14, 2025

February 21, 2025

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