JUSTICE COURT VACANCY ANNOUNCED FOR OREM
General Information
- Government Type
- Judicial Branch
- Entity
- Judicial Council
- Public Body
- Administrative Office of the Courts
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- JUSTICE COURT VACANCY ANNOUNCED FOR OREM
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice
- Event Start Date & Time
- June 16, 2026 10:30 AM
- Event End Date & Time
- July 17, 2026 11:59 PM
- Event Deadline Date & Time
- 07/17/26 11:59 PM
- Description/Agenda
- Applications are being accepted for a full-time justice court judge position that will serve Orem, Utah. The successful candidate will replace Judge Reed Parkin who will retire at the end of the year. To be considered for a justice court judgeship in Utah County, candidates must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have a degree from a law school that would make one eligible to apply for admission to a bar in any state in the United States. In addition, applicants must be a resident of Utah County or an adjacent county either upon appointment or before taking the bench. To apply, an application for judicial office must be completed online at https://justicecourtvacancies.utah.gov/ before the deadline. The salary for the position is $157,325 per year and includes benefits. For additional information about working for the City of Orem, call Keri Rugg, Deputy City Manager, at (801) 229-7164 or send an email to hr@orem.gov. The deadline for applications is Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline. For questions about the justice courts or the process for filling this position, email Jim Peters, Justice Court Administrator, at jamesp@utcourts.gov. Utah law requires the Judicial Nominating Commission to submit at least three nominees to Brenn Bybee, City Manager for the City of Orem, within 45 days of its first meeting. Mr. Bybee will then have 30 days in which to select a finalist. His selection must then be ratified by the Orem City Council and certified by the Utah Judicial Council.
- Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should call 801-578-3806.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- NA
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
-
450 South State
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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- Neira Siaperas
- Contact Email
- neiras@utcourts.gov
- Contact Phone
- 801-578-3805
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- June 16, 2026 10:30 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- June 16, 2026 10:30 AM
- Deadline Date
- July 17, 2026 11:59 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| Orem Vacancy - 2026 Final.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2026/06/16 10:29 AM |
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