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Jay Jorgensen investiture ceremony

Justice Jay T. Jorgensen Welcomed to Utah Supreme Court in Investiture Ceremony

Justice Jay T. Jorgensen was formally welcomed to the Utah Supreme Court during an investiture ceremony at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse
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Nominees announced for two Utah Court of Appeals vacancies

The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Utah Court of Appeals
Justice Stephen P. Dent took the oath of office as a member of the Utah Supreme Court on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026

Justice Stephen P. Dent Celebrates Investiture to Utah Supreme Court

Justice Stephen P. Dent took the oath of office as a member of the Utah Supreme Court on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
Gov. Spencer J. Cox today announced the appointments of Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. Menssen to serve on the Utah Supreme Court, and Elizabeth "Liz" Butler to serve on the Third Judicial District Court. Read more: https://www.utahbar.org/gov-cox-announces-appointments-to-utah-supreme-court-and-third-judicial-district-court-Elizabeth Butler, Matthew Bell and Michael Menssen

Gov. Cox announces appointments to Utah Supreme Court and Third Judicial District Court

Gov. Spencer J. Cox today announced the appointments of Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. Menssen to serve on the Utah Supreme Court, and Elizabeth “Liz” Butler to serve on the Third Judicial Distr
Commissioners' Photo (L to R): Yvette Donosso, Walter Romney, Jr., Jeremy Reutzel, Ezzy Khaosanga, Ashley Biehl, and Utah Supreme Court Justice Paige Petersen

Utah State Bar Installs New Leadership Focused on Public Trust, Access to Justice and the Future of Utah’s Legal System

The Utah State Bar has officially installed its new leadership, marking a transition that carries significance well beyond Utah’s legal profession.
Salt Lake City Justice Courtroom

Nominees Announced for the Salt Lake City Justice Court Vacancy

The Judicial Nominating Commission for Salt Lake City has selected five nominees for a justice court judge position that will serve Salt Lake City, Utah. The successful candidate will fill a new posit

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