The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission (JVAC) has released the names of the applicants seeking to fill the seat on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, created by the resignation of Justice Evan Jenkins.

The JVAC must submit a list of no more than five but not less than two of the most qualified applicants to the Governor Justice by May 5th. Upon receipt of the list, Justice has 30 days to name Jenkins’ replacement.