Utah Senate requests public comment on Utah Court of Appeals nominee

The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Amy J. Oliver, who Gov. Spencer J. Cox nominated to serve as a judge on the Utah Court of Appeals.

Those who wish 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. on Friday, January 27, 2023. 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, Oliver will fill the vacancy left by the appointment of Judge Jill Pohlman to the Utah Supreme Court on Aug. 17, 2022.