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Lawmakers debate expanding Utah Supreme Court and a public judicial-retention committee
Summary
Legislative speakers discussed drafting a bill to increase the Utah Supreme Court's size and a separate proposal (HB512) to create a legislative committee that would provide voters with information and take public comment on judicial retention; the Utah State Bar’s opposition was cited and lawmakers offered contrasting views about politicization and voter information.
Speakers described active discussions about a package of judiciary reforms that includes a proposal to increase the size of the Utah Supreme Court. Speaker 3 said lawmakers are studying caseloads and looking at how other states have added justices. "We've looked at a number of states. Some have gone to 7, some have gone to 9," Speaker 3 said.
Speaker 2 said the Utah State Bar has…
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