Governor Mead picks new Justice

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead has appointed Michael K. Davis to the state Supreme Court.

Davis is current a state district judge for Laramie County.  He will succeed Justice Michael Golden, who is retiring effective Sept. 30. Within the next month, Golden will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 set in the state Constitution.
 
Davis will be the first Justice chosen by Governor Mead. The Wyoming Supreme Court consists of five justices who serve eight-year terms. It decides cases and exercises administrative supervision over the Wyoming State Bar.