Utah § 78A-10a-204 Senate confirmation of judicial appointments for courts of record.

Utah Statutes

§ 78A-10a-204 — Senate confirmation of judicial appointments for courts of record.

Utah § 78A-10a-204

Title 78AJudiciary and Judicial Administration

Ch. 78A-10aJudicial Selection

Part 78A-10a-2Judicial Selection Process

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 78A-10a-204 (2026).

Text

(1)The Senate shall:

(1)(a) consider and render a decision on each judicial appointment within 60 days after the day of the judicial appointment; and

(1)(b) if necessary, convene the Senate in an extraordinary session to consider the judicial appointment.

(2)If the Senate fails to approve a judicial appointment, the office is considered vacant and a new nominating process begins.

(3)A judicial appointment is effective upon approval of a majority of all members of the Senate.

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(1) The Senate shall:

(1)(a) consider and render a decision on each judicial appointment within 60 days after the day of the judicial appointment; and
(1)(b) if necessary, convene the Senate in an extraordinary session to consider the judicial appointment.
(2) If the Senate fails to approve a judicial appointment, the office is considered vacant and a new nominating process begins.
(3) A judicial appointment is effective upon approval of a majority of all members of the Senate.