David Hurd, a Federal Trial court judge based in Utica courthouse of the US District Court for the Northern District of New York, has declared his plans to take partial retirement, the second time such an announcement has been made. This comes after he rescinded the offer previously in 2022, derailing the nomination process for his successor.
President Joe Biden was informed of his decision through a letter dated March 27, according to details obtained by Bloomberg Law. In this letter, Hurd conveyed that he would take on senior status “upon the nomination, confirmation, and appointment of my successor in Utica”.
This decision implies the inauguration of the process to find a suitable replacement for Hurd’s position. The initial announcement was made back in 2022, but it was later rescinded by Hurd himself, therefore halting the succession process.
For more detailed information about Judge Hurd’s decision to reinstate his semi-retirement plan, please read the full article here.