Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee now accepts public comment via email

The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee seeks public comment when the governor appoints judicial nominees.

Individuals can submit comments regarding judicial appointments to the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee electronically or by mail.  

Electronic comments can be emailed to: [email protected].

Written comments can be mailed to:

           Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel

Utah State Capitol, 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 Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is currently requesting public comments for:

  • Judge Jill M. Pohlman, who Gov. Spencer J. Cox appointed to serve as a justice on the Utah Supreme Court. The deadline to submit comments is Wednesday, July 13, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Attorney Rick Westmoreland, who Gov. Spencer J. Cox appointed as a judge for the 2nd District Juvenile Court. The deadline to submit comments is Monday, July 11, by 5:00 p.m.

Public input is an important part of the judicial nomination process, and the Committee appreciates the input provided by the public.