Utah State Law Library http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/ Serving Utahns' legal research needs since 1852* en Copyright 2013 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:22:12 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Why Judges Can't Speak Out The Utah State Courts' YouTube Channel has a new video posted: Why Judges Can't Speak Out. In this short video, Third District Court Judge Robin Reese discusses the Code of Judicial Conduct and explains why judges can't comment on a pending case or why they made a specific decision on a case if approached by the media.

To keep up with new videos, you can subscribe to the Courts' YouTube channel by logging in with your YouTube or Google ID and password.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/03/why_judges_cant_speak_out_1.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/03/why_judges_cant_speak_out_1.html Utah State Courts Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:22:12 -0700 Last Will and Embezzlement: Panel Discussion Last month we blogged about the free film screening of Last Will and Embezzlement at the Salt Lake City Public Library. If you missed the screening, you can still see the panel discussion that followed the film, which is available on the SLCtvmedia YouTube Channel. The panel discussion featured Mary Jane Ciccarello, Director of the Utah State Courts' Self Help Center, Nan Mendenhall, Director of Utah's Adult Protective Services division, and Sgt. Michelle Ross of the Salt Lake City Police Department. Panelists discussed how their agencies educate the public and work to prevent elder abuse in Utah.

If you want more information about the Court Visitor Volunteer Program, which organized the film screening, visit www.utcourts.gov/visitor or contact Karolina Abuzyarova at 801-578-3925.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/02/last_will_and_embezzlement_pan_1.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/02/last_will_and_embezzlement_pan_1.html Utah State Courts Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:58:06 -0700 Law Library Closed on President's Day 96px-Abraham_Lincoln.jpgThe law library, and all Utah State Courts offices, will be closed on President's Day, Monday, February 18. Regular library hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) resume on February 19.

Utah city and county government offices are also closed on President's Day as well as many public libraries.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/02/law_library_closed_on_presiden_3.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/02/law_library_closed_on_presiden_3.html Utah State Courts Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:58:44 -0700 2013 Annual Report to the Community 2013-CourtsAnnual_01.jpgThe Utah State Courts' 2013 Annual Report to the Community is now available on the Courts' website. The report notes several court achievements, including: Annual reports from 2002 to present can be found on the courts' website.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/02/2013_annual_report_to_the_comm_1.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/02/2013_annual_report_to_the_comm_1.html Utah State Courts Tue, 05 Feb 2013 08:07:08 -0700 2013 State of the Judiciary On Monday, January 28, 2013, Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew B. Durrant delivered the 2013 State of the Judiciary Address. In it, Chief Justice Durrant discusses several court programs including eFiling and the Self Help Center. He also discussed the need to address an increasing caseload in the courts' 8th District.

You can watch a video of Chief Justice Durrant's State of the Judiciary address on the Utah State Courts' YouTube Channel. State of the Judiciary Addresses back to 1998 can be found on the Utah State Courts' Court Reports website.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/2013_state_of_the_judiciary_1.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/2013_state_of_the_judiciary_1.html Utah State Courts Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:25:41 -0700 Judge for a Day lawday-guide-2013-small.jpgLaw Day is celebrated each May 1st to commemorate the rule of law in the United States.

The Utah State Courts will be celebrating Law Day 2013 with several events, including Judge for a Day for high school students. Selected students will have the opportunity to shadow a judge for a day. If you know a high school student who may be interested, encourage them to submit application materials. The deadline to submit applications is March 4th.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/judge_for_a_day_2013.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/judge_for_a_day_2013.html Utah State Courts Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:10:53 -0700 Film Screening: Last Will and Embezzlement IMG_1186.JPGThe Utah State Courts' Court Visitor Program will be hosting a film screening of Last Will and Embezzlement, a documentary about the financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. The film screening will be held on Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30 pm, at the Salt Lake City Public Library's Nancy Tessman Auditorium. Following the film screening, there will be a panel discussion with the Utah State Courts, Adult Protective Services, and Salt Lake City Police Department.

For more information about how you can help vulnerable adults in Utah, visit the Court Visitor Program page for information about volunteer opportunities and qualifications, or call 801-578-3925.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/film_screening_last_will_and_e.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/film_screening_last_will_and_e.html Utah State Courts Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:12:04 -0700 Mobile Version of Utah State Courts Website mobile website.PNGThe Utah State Courts' website now has a mobile version available for wireless devices such as smartphones and tablets. It provides quick access to several popular resources, including court contact information, self-help resources, and court calendars.

There are a few website features that are not optimized for a mobile device including OCAP, Xchange, and the Juror Qualification program.

Comments on the website? Email courtwebfeedback@utcourts.gov.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/mobile_version_of_utah_state_c_1.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2013/01/mobile_version_of_utah_state_c_1.html Utah State Courts Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:37:11 -0700 New Utah Judge Confirmed ct mtns.jpgThe Utah State Senate voted on Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 to confirm F. Richards Smith as a juvenile court judge in the Fourth District Court. He was confirmed during the 10th Extraordinary Session of the Utah Senate. The audio transcript of the session is available.

Visit the Utah State Courts' website to learn more about juvenile court.

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The report found several positive indicators of the public's view of the courts, including:

  • 81% of people surveyed stated they were either very confident or somewhat confident in the Utah State Courts.
  • 42% of people surveyed stated they were familiar with the Utah State Courts.
  • 63% of those surveyed who were involved in a case as a party or victim stated their case had a favorable outcome for their side.

Visit the Utah State Courts website to learn more about levels of court in Utah or self-help resources if you are interested in representing yourself in a court case.

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If you're cooking the holiday turkey or bringing a dish to a family gathering, you may want to be aware of food safety. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has several resources about holiday food safety, including videos on food preparation.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/11/law_library_closed_on_thanksgi_2.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/11/law_library_closed_on_thanksgi_2.html Library News Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:01:07 -0700 Law Library Closed on Veterans Day utahva.bmp The Law Library, and all Utah State Courts, will be closed on Monday, November 12 in honor of Veterans Day. Regular library hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) resume on Tuesday, November 13.

Many Utah cities and counties will hold events to commemorate Veterans Day. To find an event near you, visit your local city or county government page or visit the upcoming events page on the Utah Department of Veterans Affairs website.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/11/law_library_closed_on_veterans_3.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/11/law_library_closed_on_veterans_3.html Utah State Courts Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:48:48 -0700 2012 Juvenile Court Report Card to the Community Hopscotch.JPGThe 2012 Juvenile Court Report Card to the Community is now available on the Utah State Courts Juvenile Courts website. The report card's purpose is to inform all Utah citizens of how the juvenile court's are performing in several areas, including drug testing, delinquency referrals, and law-abiding behavior.

The Juvenile Court Report Card also provides statistics about juvenile court cases filed in 2011, including how timely cases were resolved and what percentage of delinquency cases involved male or female offenders.

The Report Card is available in both English and Spanish.

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Election day is two weeks away - do you have all the information you need to vote? The vote.utah.gov website provides a variety of resources to help you prepare to cast your ballot on November 6th.
  • Use the On My Ballot link to verify you're regsitered to vote, learn about candidates and propositions, and to generate a customized Voter Information Pamphlet.
  • Sign up for a reminder email or text message and find your polling place
  • Early voting begins in today. Find out where you can cast your ballot before election day.
Article VIII, Section 9 of the Utah Constitution provides that Utah judges must stand for retention election at the end of each term of office, as defined by Utah Code Section 20A-12-201. Visit the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) website to review the evaluations of the Utah judges on this year's ballot.


The Utah State Library for the Blind and Disabled provides the Voter Information Pamphlet in alternate formats, including .mp3 and braille.

]]> http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/10/voter_information.html http://www.utcourts.gov/lawlibrary/blog/2012/10/voter_information.html Utah State Government Tue, 23 Oct 2012 08:05:56 -0700 New Utah Judge Confirmed ct mtns.jpgThe Utah State Senate voted on October 17 to confirm Barry Lawrence as a judge in the Third District Court. He was confirmed during the 8th Extraordinary Session of the legislature. The audio transcript of this session is available.

To learn more about the judicial selection process, visit the Utah State Courts' website on Judge Selection and Evaluation.

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