Salt Lake City, UT---The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting for April 25 to nominate a candidate to fill a Juvenile Court judge position created during the 2007 Legislative Session. The commission will meet in the Council Room at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State, N-31.
The later 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 1 to 1:30 p.m. Prior to the public hearing, the meeting is closed to allow commission members to select a minimum of five candidates whose names will be 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.