Salt Lake City, UT---The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting on July 31 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Council Room at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State. The purpose of the meeting is to nominate candidates for two Third District Court judges to replace Judge Timothy R. Hansen and Judge J. Dennis Frederick who announced their retirements effective Dec. 31, 2006.
The first part of the meeting is scheduled for public comment about issues facing the Utah judiciary and refinements or improvements to the system. Following the public hearing, the meeting is closed to allow commission members to select a minimum of five candidates whose names are then forwarded to Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr., to consider for appointment. The Nominating Commission does not take testimony on individual applicants.
Individuals interested in appearing before the commission should contact the Administrative Office of the Courts (801) 578-3800 to request an appointment.