Court Amendments

Summary

The bill raises the number of Utah Supreme Court justices from five to seven, increases Court of Appeals judges from seven to nine, and adds district court judges in several districts. It also revises terms and compensation for chief and associate chief justices, creates an associate presiding judge position, and changes the recruitment period for filling judicial vacancies. The changes are intended to increase court capacity and clarify appointment procedures.

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