Utah Senate requests public comment on 2nd District Court nominee

The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on attorney Blaine Rawson, who Gov. Spencer J. Cox nominated to serve as a judge in the 2nd District Court.

Those who desire to comment should contact the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee electronically or by mail at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Electronic comments can be emailed to [email protected]. Written comments can be mailed to the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee at the 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 Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee plans to hold a public hearing, then issue a recommendation to the full Senate. If confirmed by the Senate, Rawson will fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge David R. Hamilton on October 31, 2022.

The 2nd District Court includes Davis, Morgan and Weber counties.