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Utah Senate Confirms Shareen Dillon as Second District Juvenile Court Judge
Summary
The Utah Senate unanimously confirmed Governor Gary R. Herbert's appointment of Shareen Dillon to the Second District Juvenile Court after a favorable Judicial Confirmation Committee report; the vote was 26–0 with three senators absent. Dillon addressed the chamber and emphasized her commitment to juvenile court.
The Utah Senate consented to Governor Gary R. Herbert’s appointment of Shareen Dillon to be a judge of the Second District Juvenile Court, voting 26–0 with three senators absent.
Senator Scott K. Jenkins, chair of the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee, reported that his committee met with Dillon, found nothing in her resume that would disqualify her and recommended confirmation. The Senate then took a roll‑call vote and recorded 26 yes, 0 no, and 3 absent; the presiding officer announced the appointment had passed and congratulated the new judge.
After the confirmation, the Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole to hear brief remarks from Dillon. Standing at the lectern, Dillon thanked Governor Herbert, the nominating committee and her family and said she was “honored to be here today.” She added that she is “passionate about juvenile court” and intends to “do everything in my power to serve them well,” signaling a focus on children and families in the Second District.
Senator Jenkins moved to dissolve the Committee of the Whole after Dillon’s remarks; that motion carried and the Senate recessed to routine business. The appointment will proceed under the standard confirmation and administrative processes for judicial appointees.
