Proposal to Amend Utah Constitution - Judicial Retention

Summary

The resolution would change Article VIII, Section 9 to allow the Legislature to start a special retention election when a judge is deemed unfit, incompetent, or has engaged in conduct violating their oath. The judge would still face the regular retention schedule, but the special election could replace the regular one if they fall in the same year. Voters would decide the amendment in the next general election, with it taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027 if approved.

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