Utah SB0233 amends judicial performance evaluation procedures, including survey requirements and certification standards for judges.

Utah SB0233 amends the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission's procedures, including the judicial performance survey and certification standards. The bill modifies the survey to include questions about a judge's legal competence, judicial temperament, and communication skills. It also allows judges to respond to unfavorable evaluations and mandates the publication of survey results. The bill updates certification standards for Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges, focusing on timely opinion distribution.

Utah SB0233 amends judicial performance evaluation procedures, including survey requirements and certification standards for judges.

Utah SB0233 amends the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission's procedures, including the judicial performance survey and certification standards. The bill modifies the survey to include questions about a judge's legal competence, judicial temperament, and communication skills. It also allows judges to respond to unfavorable evaluations and mandates the publication of survey results. The bill updates certification standards for Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges, focusing on timely opinion distribution.