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Chief Justice Zimmerman's report asks legislature for juvenile-justice staff and court financing
Summary
Chief Justice Zimmerman told senators the Utah judiciary is functioning effectively overall but urged funding for juvenile justice, courthouse colocation and limited alternative dispute-resolution authority, requesting 30 probation officers, 11 deputy clerks and one juvenile judge for the Fourth District.
Chief Justice Zimmerman told the Utah State Senate on opening day that, "on the whole, justice in Utah is being dispensed effectively," but that the juvenile court system is a significant problem area and requires new resources.
Zimmerman outlined several legislative priorities. He said the courts will seek authority to expand Court Annex alternative dispute resolution and pursue a colocation plan for multiple court levels in new facilities. "To date, the state has…
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