This bill modifies provisions relating to the Utah Supreme Court.
This bill:
- modifies provisions governing the membership and internal management of the Utah Supreme Court;
- provides that the governor shall appoint a chief justice of the Utah Supreme Court (chief justice) when a vacancy in the office occurs;
- requires that a governor's selection for chief justice is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate;
- modifies the term of office for chief justice;
- modifies provisions related to an interim chief justice and appointment procedures; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 78A-3-101