Utah Code 78A-10a-102. Nomination, appointment, and confirmation of judges
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(1) On and after July 1, 2023, judges for courts of record in this state are nominated, appointed, and confirmed in accordance with this chapter, Section 67-1-2, and Utah Constitution, Article VIII, Section 8.
Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-10a-102
- Commission: means a judicial nominating commission created under Section 78A-10a-302, 78A-10a-402, or 78A-10a-502. See Utah Code 78A-10a-101
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) A commission, the governor, the chief justice of the Supreme Court, and the Senate shall nominate and select judges based solely upon consideration of fitness for office without regard to any partisan political consideration.