The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on judicial nominees. Gov. Spencer J. Cox appointed Jared Anderson as a judge in the 4th District Juvenile Court and John Nielsen as a judge in the 3rd District Court.
Those who desire to comment on either nominee should contact the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee electronically or by mail through the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel by 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024. Comments via email can be sent to senatejudicialnominees@le.utah.gov. Written comments can be mailed to the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee at the Utah State Capitol, Suite W210, PO Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210. All statements should include the individual’s name, telephone number and mailing address.
The Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee plans to hold a public hearing and then issue a recommendation to the full Senate. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Anderson and Mr. Nielsen will fill the vacant positions created by the Legislature during the 2024 Legislative Session.
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Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee members include Sen. Todd D. Weiler (chair), Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore, Sen. Don L. Ipson, Sen. Karen Kwan, Sen. Daniel McCay, Sen. Stephanie Pitcher and Sen. Scott D. Sandall.
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