judicial vacancies

Judicial vacancies occur when a judicial position, such as a judge's seat, becomes empty because the judge retires, resigns, passes away, or is appointed to a different role. These vacancies mean the court temporarily lacks someone authorized to hear and decide cases from that position until a new judge is appointed or elected. Filling these vacancies is crucial to ensure the judicial system operates smoothly and efficiently. The process of filling vacancies varies by jurisdiction but generally involves nomination and confirmation procedures to select qualified individuals to serve as judges.