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Utah Chief Justice Matthew B. Durant praises court efficiency, warns of access strains
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Chief Justice Matthew B. Durant told the Utah Senate that investments in electronic filing and self‑help services improved court efficiency but warned rising unrepresented litigants, language needs and workload pressures in the Eighth Judicial District require legislative attention.
Chief Justice Matthew B. Durant told the Utah Senate that the state’s courts have become more efficient and transparent but face growing access challenges that will require legislative support.
Durant, speaking in the Senate chamber, said Utah’s nonpartisan judicial selection process and strong working relationship with the Legislature have helped the judiciary weather budget reductions. “To have a judiciary committed to the rule of law, ... dedicated to fair and impartial justice, not only benefits those who now do business in our state, but it plays a key role in decisions being made by those who are considering locating here,” he said.
Durant credited technology and…
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