Provo, UT---The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting for March 16, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. in the law library at the Provo Courthouse, 125 North 100 West. The purpose of the meeting is to nominate a candidate to replace Fourth District Court Judge Anthony Schofield who announced his retirement from the court effective April 30, 2007.
The first part of the meeting is scheduled for public comment about issues facing the Utah judiciary and refinements or improvements to the system. Public comments are being accepted from 9:30 to 10 a.m. 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 Margo Bird at the Administrative Office of the Courts (801) 578-3800 to request an appointment.