The Maine Legislature Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to advance the state Supreme Courtroom nomination of Justice Wayne Douglas to the total Senate for affirmation.
The vote for Democratic Gov. Janet Mills’ nominee was 10-2, with Republican Reps. John Andrews of Paris and Rachel Henderson of Rumford, opposing the nomination. It now goes to the Democratic-controlled Senate.
Douglas, 71, of Previous Orchard Seashore, was first nominated to function a choose in 2002.
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The Maine Senate will resolve if Justice Wayne Douglas will be a part of the state Supreme Courtroom.
Throughout his time on the Superior Courtroom, Douglas has presided over the York County Remedy and Restoration Courtroom, which screens remedy and supervision of individuals dealing with prison prices who decide to addressing their substance use dysfunction and psychological well being points.
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Douglas additionally initiated a psychological well being docket in York County to expedite instances involving individuals experiencing psychological well being points.
