Senate confirmation of judicial appointments for courts of record.
Utah Code § 78A-10a-204
in effect78A-10a-204. Senate confirmation of judicial appointments for courts of record.
(1) The Senate shall:
(a) consider and render a decision on each judicial appointment within 60 days after the day of the judicial appointment; and
(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.
Enacted by Chapter 250, 2023 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78A/Chapter10A/78A-10a-S204.html?v=C78A-10a-S204_2023050320230503Fetched: 10/26/2026
