D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-2039
A retired judge seeking a favorable recommendation for appointment or reappointment to a term as a senior judge shall be evaluated by the Commission through a review of the judge's performance, as well as the judge's physical and mental fitness and his or her ability to perform judicial duties.
The recommendation standards are as follows:
Upon conclusion of the review, in accordance with D.C. Code §§ 11-1504 (a) -(b), the Commission shall notify the chief judge of the requesting judge's court of its evaluation and recommendation. If the Commission makes a favorable recommendation, the chief judge determines if the judge is to be appointed or reappointed a senior judge, and such appointment must be made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Commission's recommendation. If the Commission makes an unfavorable recommendation, the requesting judge is ineligible for appointment as a senior judge. The recommendation of the Commission and the decision of the chief judge regarding appointment are final.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 28, r. 28-2039