Utah SB0308 reorganizes judicial districts from eight to four, creating subdistricts and adjusting judge numbers.

Utah SB0308 modifies the judicial districts for district and juvenile courts, reducing them from eight to four. It consolidates certain counties into four new judicial districts: Northern, Western, Southern, and Eastern. The bill also creates subdistricts within these new districts for administrative purposes. Additionally, it adjusts the number of judges in each district and ensures that judges in the old districts are not removed from office due to these changes. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah SB0308 reorganizes judicial districts from eight to four, creating subdistricts and adjusting judge numbers.

Utah SB0308 modifies the judicial districts for district and juvenile courts, reducing them from eight to four. It consolidates certain counties into four new judicial districts: Northern, Western, Southern, and Eastern. The bill also creates subdistricts within these new districts for administrative purposes. Additionally, it adjusts the number of judges in each district and ensures that judges in the old districts are not removed from office due to these changes. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.