Judicial selection in Utah is primarily done through the commission-selection, political appointment method. Candidates are chosen by a nominating commission and, from those candidates, the Governor makes the appointment. Appointees must then be confirmed by the Senate. For the Justice Courts, however, judges are elected by county commissions.
To stay in office, all judges must face retention elections at the end of their terms. These elections are held in even-numbered years.
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