Mary Chartier Appointed to the Merit Selection Panel for the United States Magistrate Judge Seat

Mary Chartier was appointed to the Merit Selection Panel for the magistrate judge position that will be open in 2014. The magistrate judge serves the community for the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. The merit selection panel is composed of attorneys and other members of the community and will review all applicants and recommend to the District Judges in confidence the five persons it considers best qualified for the position.