The new Mass. SJC judge: Margot G. Botsford

[Ian David]

The new Mass. SJC judge: Margot G. Botsford
by: matthew02144
Wed Jul 25, 2007 at 20:45:48 PM EDT

(Botsford is a fine judge -- this seems like an excellent nomination to me. - promoted by David)

According to the Boston Globe, Deval Patrick will announce Thursday his nomination of Suffolk Superior Court Judge Margot G. Botsford to fill the Supreme Judicial Court opening left vacant by the death of Justice Martha B. Sosman.

Botsford is said to share the same ideas and values which Patrick holds. Currently 60 years old, she would only be allowed to serve on the court for ten years, given that there is a mandatory retirement law for judges at the age of 70.

Botford is no stranger to this process, as she has been a finalist for consideration to sit on the SJC under several administrations.

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http://www.bluemassgroup.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=8022