The Utah State Bar recognizes the pivotal role that the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) plays in preserving the integrity and fairness of Utah’s judicial system. JPEC provides Utah voters with unbiased, thorough evaluations of judges standing for retention. By ensuring that judges meet high performance standards and offering detailed information about judicial performance, JPEC strengthens public trust in the judiciary and the rule of law.

Utah voters consistently rely on JPEC’s evaluations to make informed decisions when casting their ballots to retain judges, as demonstrated by a clear correlation between JPEC scores and voter approval in retention elections.

Provided below is JPEC’s 2025 Report to the Community in support of its mission to contribute to a judicial system that serves the best interests of Utahns. Please review its findings, advocate for judicial excellence, and help to educate the public about the critical role of judicial evaluations in maintaining a just society.

This online *CLE presented January 29, 2025, was designed to instruct about (both to review and to explain) Utah’s judicial selection and retention process. The presenters were Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) Executive Director Mary-Maragaret Pingree, and retired Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Christine Durham, who is also senior of counsel for Wilson Sonsini, and JPEC attorney member.

*Disclaimer: This recorded CLE does not count toward earned credit. It is shared for educational purposes.