John Michael Melanson
John Michael Melanson is a former judge on the Idaho Court of Appeals.[1] He was appointed to the court by Republican Governor Butch Otter on August 20, 2009, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Darrel Perry.[2] Melanson took the bench on October 21, 2009, and he retired on June 30, 2017.[3][4]
Remarking on his appointment, Melanson stated: "I am very excited about this appointment and very humbled by the Governor’s decision and I will work every day to live up to the trust he has placed me."[2]
Melanson served as chief judge from 2015 to 2017. He was succeeded as chief judge by David Gratton.
Education
Melanson earned his bachelor’s degree from Idaho State University in 1978 and his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1981.[1]
Military service
Melanson is a Vietnam War veteran. He served in the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1970.[2]
Career
- 2009-2017: Judge, Idaho Court of Appeals
- 2015-2017: Chief judge
- 2000-2009: Judge, Fifth District Court, Minidoka County
- 1995-2000: Magistrate judge, Lincoln County
- 1981-1994: Attorney in private practice, Buhl, Idaho[2][1]
Elections
2012
Melanson was elected after running unopposed in his first election to the Idaho Court of Appeals in 2012.[5]
- See also: Idaho judicial elections, 2012
Recent news
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See also
External links
- State of Idaho Judicial Branch, "Idaho Court of Appeals"
- State of Idaho Judicial Branch, "Hon. Chief Judge John M. Melanson"
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 State of Idaho Judicial Branch, "Hon. Chief Judge John M. Melanson," accessed May 25, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Office of Governor Butch Otter, "New Release: Governor taps Minidoka County District Judge for Court of Appeals," August 20, 2009
- ↑ The Spokesman-Review, "Idaho Court of Appeals Judge Melanson to retire in June," January 18, 2017
- ↑ Idaho Statesman.com, "Idaho Court of Appeals Judge John M. Melanson was sworn in Wednesday," October 22, 2010
- ↑ Idaho Secretary of State, "List of All Candidate Declarations for 2012," accessed May 25, 2015
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Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Idaho • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Idaho
State courts:
Idaho Supreme Court • Idaho Court of Appeals • Idaho District Courts • Idaho Magistrate Division
State resources:
Courts in Idaho • Idaho judicial elections • Judicial selection in Idaho
