As of April 24th, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Utah has ordered a temporary stay of S.B. 199.
The Utah State Courts are processing guardianship cases under existing law, but are excluding all of S.B. 199's provisions until the stay is lifted or amended. Learn more

JUDGE PAUL PARKER

Judge Paul B. Parker was appointed to the Third District Court in July 2013 by Governor Gary Herbert. He serves Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele counties. Judge Parker served as a police officer for the Vernal City Police Department from 1978 to 1985. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Science from Weber State University in 1985 and a law degree from the University of Utah in 1988. Judge Parker worked as a deputy Salt Lake County District Attorney from 1989 until his appointment to the bench. The majority of Judge Parker's career was spent as a trial attorney prosecuting felony crimes, including child abuse, sexual assault, and homicide. 10/13

Third District Court Judges

JUDGE PAUL PARKER

Third District Court Judge

JUDGE PAUL PARKER

Third District Court Judge