February 29, 2024 – Utah Third District Court Judge Andrew H. Stone and Judge Richard D. McKelvie will be retiring from the bench in May and June respectively. The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has announced six nominations to fill the two vacancies.
Written comments can be submitted to the Nominating Commission until noon, March 11, 2024. After the public comment period has closed, the names will be submitted to the Governor for consideration. The Governor has 30 days to make an appointment. The to individuals appointed by the Governor must then be confirmed by the Utah Senate before taking the bench.
Utah’s district courts are considered courts of general jurisdiction that handle matters that include felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, adoptions, probate cases (estates and guardianship), civil litigation, and more. Utah’s Third District serves Salt Lake, Tooele, and Summit counties.