Ogden, UT---Judge Parley R. Baldwin has been named presiding judge for the Second District Court effective through June 30, 2010. Judge Baldwin replaces Judge Glen R. Dawson. Judge Thomas L. Kay has been named associate presiding judge in the district court.
Judge Paul Iwasaki has been named presiding judge for the Second District Juvenile Court effective through June 30, 2010. Judge Iwasaki replaces Judge Kathleen Nelson who is now the associate presiding judge in the juvenile court.
The presiding judges are responsible for the effective operation of their courts. According to court Rule 3-104, presiding judges are responsible for implementation and enforcement of statutes, rules, policies, and directives of the Judicial Council as they pertain to the administration of the courts. The presiding judge is responsible for assigning cases and judges.
Presiding judges and associated presiding judges are elected by a majority vote of the judges of their court. When the presiding judge is unavailable, the associate presiding judge assumes his or her responsibilities.