78A-10a-204. Senate confirmation of judicial appointments for courts of record.
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The Senate shall:
Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-10a-204- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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consider and render a decision on each judicial appointment within 60 days after the day of the judicial appointment; and |
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if necessary, convene the Senate in an extraordinary session to consider the judicial appointment. |
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If the Senate fails to approve a judicial appointment, the office is considered vacant and a new nominating process begins. |
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A judicial appointment is effective upon approval of a majority of all members of the Senate. |
Enacted by Chapter 250, 2023 General Session
