Utah Senate requests public comment on judicial nominee

The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on attorney H. Craig Hall Jr., who Governor Spencer J. Cox appointed as a judge for the 2nd District Court.

Those who desire to comment should contact Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee staff, Jerry Howe at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Utah State Capitol, House Building, Suite W210, PO Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210. All statements should include the respondent’s name, telephone number and mailing address.

The Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee plans to hold a public hearing, then issue a recommendation to the full Senate. If confirmed by the Senate, Hall will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Robert J. Dale, August 16, 2021.

The 2nd Judicial District includes Weber, Davis and Morgan Counties.

Notes

1. Members of the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee are Sen. Todd Weiler (Chair), Sen. Kirk Cullimore, Sen. David P. Hinkins, Sen. Don L. Ipson, Sen. Jani Iwamoto, Sen. Karen Mayne and Sen. Daniel McCay.

2. Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee information is available here.