Utah Admin. Code 356-101-10

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
Section R356-101-10 - Evaluation Criteria
(1) In addition to criteria established by the Utah Constitution and the Utah Code Annotated, commission members shall during the nomination process consider the applicants':
(a) integrity;
(b) legal knowledge and ability;
(c) professional experience;
(d) judicial temperament;
(e) work ethic;
(f) financial responsibility;
(g) public service;
(h) ability to perform the work of a judge; and
(i) impartiality.
(2) When evaluating applicants for a juvenile court judge position, commission members shall consider the applicants' interest in, understanding of, and experience with the issues and problems facing children and families.
(3) When evaluating applicants for an appellate court position, commission members shall consider the applicants' ability to give and receive criticism of opinions and arguments without taking offense.
(4) When deciding among applicants for any judicial position whose qualifications, taken as a whole, appear in all other respects to be comparable, it is relevant to consider the background and experience of the applicants in relation to the current composition of the bench for which the appointment is being made.

Utah Admin. Code R356-101-10

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-17, effective 8/10/2016