Utah Senate Requests Public Comment on 8th District Juvenile Court and 2nd District Court Appointees

The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Jordan Van Oostendorp and Matthew J. Hansen. They were appointed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox to serve as judges in the 8th District Juvenile Court and 2nd District Court.

Those who desire to comment should contact the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee electronically or by mail at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Electronic comments can be emailed 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. Oostendorp and Mr. Hansen will fill the vacancies left by Judge Ryan Evershed and Judge Noel Hyde.

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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. Brady Brammer.