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UT SB0134
Bill
AI Summary
- Utah Supreme Court expanded from 5 to 7 justices; Utah Court of Appeals expanded from 7 to 9 judges
- District court judges increased in Third Judicial District (32 to 33), Fourth Judicial District (13 to 14, effective January 1, 2027), and Fifth Judicial District (7 to 8)
- Recruitment period for judicial vacancies must begin 235 days before vacancy effective date if sufficient notice given, or within 10 days if not; recruitment period is 30-90 days
- Governor may extend recruitment period up to 30 days if fewer than 9 applications received, and may delay Court of Appeals recruitment by 60 days when Supreme Court vacancy occurs simultaneously
- Effective date is May 6, 2026, or earlier if approved by two-thirds of both legislative chambers
Legislative Description
Court Amendments
Courts
Last Action
Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
1/31/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/26/2026
Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice1/20/2026
Rules1/20/2026
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