Utah Courts Issues Warning on FBI Scam

Utah State Courts Advise Residents Not to Give Out Personal Information

Salt Lake City, Utah— The Utah State Courts is advising residents to be aware of a phone scam from someone claiming to be an FBI agent, but using a state court number as the caller ID.
According to reports, the scammer calls saying the prospective victim is a person of interest in a disappearance case; that they need to take a survey; and then need to pay a sum of money to keep their survey answers confidential.
The number being “spoofed” in the caller ID is the main number for the 3rd District Courthouse in West Jordan.
If someone receives a call, they are encouraged to hang up and call their local law enforcement agency to report it.
The Utah State Courts will never threaten a person over the phone with arrest, or ask to pay fines or fees using pre-paid gift cards, or wire transfer.

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TOOELE COUNTY COURTHOUSE TO CLOSE FOR ONE DAYFOR UTILITY REPAIR

Tooele, UT— The Tooele County Courthouse will be closed all day tomorrow, June 19, while Tooele City repairs two water main lines.
Utah Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Durrant signed an order Tuesday directing the closure of the courthouse for one day.
The public is advised that court operations for Tooele will continue in temporary locations for that day:
• Emergency court filings, such as protective orders, can be filed at the Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, or at the West Jordan Courthouse, 8080 South Redwood Road, West Jordan
• Those who have questions about their criminal matter can contact their probation officer, or call 435-833-8040
• If you have a District Court filing that is due June 19, please call 801-233-9771

The Tooele County Courthouse will reopen and be back in operation on Thursday, June 20 .

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COMMENT PERIOD ANNOUNCED FOR COURT COMMISSIONERS UP FOR RETENTION

Salt Lake City, UT—The Utah Judicial Council is seeking public comment on four court commissioners who are up for retention for a four-year term, as required by Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 3-201. Individuals who wish to comment on the court commissioners are encouraged, but not required, to provide their names and contact information. The comment period closes on June 15, 2019.

The court commissioners up for retention and the email addresses to which comments should be sent are as follows:

Commissioner Christina L. Wilson
First District Court
Second District Court
Comments to brettf@utcourts.gov and larryw@utcourts.gov

Commissioner Catherine S. Conklin
Second District Court
Comments to larryw@utcourts.gov

Commissioner Thomas R. Morgan
Second District Court
Comments to larryw@utcourts.gov

Commissioner Joanna B. Sagers
Third District Court
Comments to peytons@utcourts.gov
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SOUTH WEBER CITY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY ANNOUNCED

South Weber, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in South Weber. The position will replace Judge Reuben Renstrom who will retire effective May 31, 2019.

To be considered for a Justice Court judgeship in Davis County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have a degree from a law school that would make one eligible to apply for admission to a bar in any state in the United States. In addition, candidates must be a resident of Davis County or an adjacent county for at least six months immediately preceding appointment.

Information on judicial retention and performance evaluation is posted on the Utah State Court’s website at legacy.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s website (legacy.utcourts.gov/admin/jobs). The annual salary for the position is $11,932 with no benefits. For additional information, contact David Larson at (801) 479-3177 or by email at dlarson@southwebercity.com.

The deadline for applications is Monday, Jun. 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. and should be sent to the attention of Amy Hernandez, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-0241. For an application or information, email amymh@utcourts.gov.

Utah law requires the Judicial Nominating Commission to submit three to five nominees to South Weber Mayor Jo Sjoblom within 45 days of its first meeting. Mayor Sjoblom then has 30 days in which to make a selection. The selection must then be certified by the Utah Judicial Council.

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HARRISVILLE CITY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY ANNOUNCED

Harrisville, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in Harrisville. The position will replace Judge Reuben Renstrom who will retire effective May 31, 2019.

To be considered for a Justice Court judgeship in Weber County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have a degree from a law school that would make one eligible to apply for admission to a bar in any state in the United States. In addition, candidates must be a resident of Weber County or an adjacent county for at least six months immediately preceding appointment.

Information on judicial retention and performance evaluation is posted on the Utah State Court’s website at legacy.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s website (legacy.utcourts.gov/admin/jobs). The annual salary for the position is $19,602 with no benefits. For additional information, contact Bill Morris at (801) 782-4100 or by email at bmorris@cityofharrisville.com.

The deadline for applications is Monday, Jun. 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. and should be sent to the attention of Amy Hernandez, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-0241. For an application or information, email amymh@utcourts.gov.

Utah law requires the Judicial Nominating Commission to submit three to five nominees to Harrisville Mayor Michelle Tait within 45 days of its first meeting. Mayor Tait then has 30 days in which to make a selection. The selection must then be certified by the Utah Judicial Council.

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WOODS CROSS CITY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY ANNOUNCED

Woods Cross, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court Judge position in Woods Cross. The position will replace Judge Reuben Renstrom who will retire effective May 31, 2019.

To be considered for a Justice Court judgeship in Davis County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have a degree from a law school that would make one eligible to apply for admission to a bar in any state in the United States. In addition, candidates must be a resident of Davis County or an adjacent county for at least six months immediately preceding appointment.

Information on judicial retention and performance evaluation is posted on the Utah State Court’s website at legacy.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s website (legacy.utcourts.gov/admin/jobs). The annual salary for the position is $33,238 with no benefits except URS retirement contributions as required by Utah State Code. For additional information, contact Gary Uresk at (801) 292-4421 or by email at guresk@woodscross.com.

The deadline for applications is Monday, Jun. 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. and should be sent to the attention of Amy Hernandez, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-0241. For an application or information, email amymh@utcourts.gov.

Utah law requires the Judicial Nominating Commission to submit three to five nominees to Woods Cross Mayor Rick Earnshaw within 45 days of its first meeting. Mayor Earnshaw then has 30 days in which to make a selection. The selection must then be certified by the Utah Judicial Council.

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SOUTH OGDEN CITY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY ANNOUNCED

South Ogden, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in South Ogden. The position will replace Judge Reuben Renstrom who will retire effective May 31, 2019.

To be considered for a Justice Court judgeship in Weber County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have a degree from a law school that would make one eligible to apply for admission to a bar in any state in the United States. In addition, candidates must be a resident of Weber County or an adjacent county for at least six months immediately preceding appointment.

Information on judicial retention and performance evaluation is posted on the Utah State Court’s website at legacy.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s website (legacy.utcourts.gov/admin/jobs). The annual salary range for the position is $47,726 to $52,499 with no benefits except URS retirement contributions as required by Utah State Code. For additional information, contact Doug Gailey at (801) 622-2727 or by email at dgailey@southogdencity.com.

The deadline for applications is Monday, Jun. 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. and should be sent to the attention of Amy Hernandez, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-0241. For an application or information, email amymh@utcourts.gov.

Utah law requires the Judicial Nominating Commission to submit three to five nominees to South Ogden Mayor Russell Porter within 45 days of its first meeting. Mayor Porter then has 30 days in which to make a selection. The selection must then be certified by the Utah Judicial Council.
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RIVERDALE CITY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY ANNOUNCED

Riverdale, Utah—Applications are being accepted for a Justice Court judge position in Riverdale. The position will replace Judge Reuben Renstrom who will retire effective May 31, 2019.

To be considered for a Justice Court judgeship in Weber County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have a degree from a law school that would make one eligible to apply for admission to a bar in any state in the United States. In addition, candidates must be a resident of Weber County or an adjacent county for at least six months immediately preceding appointment.

Information on judicial retention and performance evaluation is posted on the Utah State Court’s website at legacy.utcourts.gov under employment opportunities. An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s website (legacy.utcourts.gov/admin/jobs). The annual salary for the position is $50,283. For additional information, contact Steve Brooks at (801) 394-5541 or by email at sbrooks@riverdalecity.com.

The deadline for applications is Monday, Jun. 10, 2019 at 5 p.m. and should be sent to the attention of Amy Hernandez, Administrative Office of the Courts, P.O. Box 140241, Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-0241. For an application or information, email amymh@utcourts.gov.

Utah law requires the Judicial Nominating Commission to submit three to five nominees to Riverdale Mayor Norm Searle within 45 days of its first meeting. Mayor Searle then has 30 days in which to make a selection. The selection must then be certified by the Utah Judicial Council.

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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR HYDE PARK AND NORTH LOGAN JUSTICE COURT VACANCY

Hyde Park and North Logan, UT—The Cache County Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for a judicial vacancy in the Hyde Park and North Logan Justice Court. The position will replace Judge David Marx who retired effective May 1, 2019.
Following are the nominees followed by place of employment and residence:

• Judge Matthew Funk, Judge of Richmond City and Providence City, resident of Richmond
• Matthew Lorz, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of North Logan
• Lyndsay Peterson, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of North Logan

A comment period will be held through June 3, 2019. A final candidate will then be selected by Hyde Park Mayor Sharidean Flint and North Logan Mayor Damon Cann who have 30 days to make an appointment. The appointment is subject to ratification by the Hyde Park City Council and the North Logan City Council. The Utah Judicial Council must then certify the appointment. To submit written comments about the candidates, please contact Amy Hernandez at amymh@utcourts.gov.

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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR HYDE PARK AND NORTH LOGAN JUSTICE COURT VACANCY

Hyde Park and North Logan, UT—The Cache County Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for a judicial vacancy in the Hyde Park and North Logan Justice Court. The position will replace Judge David Marx who retired effective May 1, 2019.
Following are the nominees followed by place of employment and residence:

• Judge Matthew Funk, Judge of Richmond City and Providence City, resident of Richmond
• Matthew Lorz, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of North Logan
• Lyndsay Peterson, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of North Logan

A comment period will be held through June 3, 2019. A final candidate will then be selected by Hyde Park Mayor Sharidean Flint and North Logan Mayor Damon Cann who have 30 days to make an appointment. The appointment is subject to ratification by the Hyde Park City Council and the North Logan City Council. The Utah Judicial Council must then certify the appointment. To submit written comments about the candidates, please contact Amy Hernandez at amymh@utcourts.gov.

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