NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE SALT LAKE CITY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY
General Information
- Government Type
- Judicial Branch
- Entity
- Judicial Council
- Public Body
- Administrative Office of the Courts
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE SALT LAKE CITY JUSTICE COURT VACANCY
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice
- Event Start Date & Time
- August 7, 2026 11:00 AM
- Event End Date & Time
- August 16, 2026 11:59 PM
- Event Deadline Date & Time
- 08/16/26 11:59 PM
- Description/Agenda
- The Judicial Nominating Commission for Salt Lake City has selected five nominees for a justice court judge position that will serve Salt Lake City, Utah. The successful candidate will fill a new position recently approved by the Utah Judicial Council. Following is an alphabetical listing of the nominees followed by place of employment and city of residence: * Mike Boehm, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of South Jordan, * Paul C. Farr, J.D., Attorney at Law and Justice Court Judge in Alta and Sandy, resident of Herriman, * J. Mason Kjar, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of Centerville, * Nick Stiles, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of Salt Lake City, and * Jaime Topham, J.D., Attorney at Law and Justice Court Judge in Grantsville, resident of Grantsville. A comment period will be held through August 16, 2026. Once application materials are provided to Mayor Mendenhall, she will have 30 days to make a final selection. Her decision must then be ratified by the Salt Lake City Council and certified by the Utah Judicial Council. To submit written comments about any of the candidates, please email James Peters, Justice Court Administrator, at jamesp@utcourts.gov.
- 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
- August 07, 2026 10:49 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- August 07, 2026 10:49 AM
- Deadline Date
- August 16, 2026 11:59 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| Nominee Announcement for Salt Lake City - 2026.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2026/08/07 10:49 AM |
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