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Press conference, Feb. 3, 2026, Utah State Bar held a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at the Utah State Capitol to address a growing number of legislative proposals that would alter how judges are nominated, retained, and insulated from political pressure.

Utah State Bar Emphasizes Need for Lower Court Resources, Willingness to Collaborate with Decisions Impacting the Judiciary

Date: February 3, 2026
The Utah State Bar held a press conference on Tuesday at the Utah State Capitol to address a growing number of legislative proposals that would alter Utah's judiciary.
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Bar Commission Nominates Tom Bayles as President-Elect of the Utah State Bar for FY 2027–2028

Date: January 31, 2026
The Utah State Board of Bar Commissioners has unanimously nominated Tom Bayles to serve as President-Elect for the 2027–2028 fiscal year.
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Package of Bills Would Remake Utah’s Judicial System

Date: January 28, 2026
The Utah State Bar is deeply alarmed by the fast-moving package of bills before the Utah Legislature that would fundamentally remake the state’s judicial system.
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Nominees Announced for the Tooele County Justice Court Vacancy

Date: January 23, 2026
The Judicial Nominating Commission for Tooele County has selected four nominees for a justice court judge position that will serve Tooele County, Utah.
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Utah Judiciary to Host Court Connect Town Hall in Salt Lake City

Date: January 12, 2026
The Utah Judiciary invites Salt Lake County residents to attend a Court Connect town hall on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City.
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Utah Judiciary launches new Veterans Court to support former service members in the justice system

Date: December 29, 2025
The Utah State Courts will officially launch a new Veterans Court in the Second District Court on January 5, 2026.

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