JUSTICE COURT VACANCY ANNOUNCED FOR DUCHESNE COUNTY
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 DUCHESNE COUNTY
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice
- Event Start Date & Time
- August 18, 2026 08:00 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- September 18, 2026 11:59 PM
- Event Deadline Date & Time
- 09/18/26 11:59 PM
- Description/Agenda
- Applications are being accepted for a part-time justice court judge position that will serve Duchesne County, Utah. The successful candidate will replace Judge E. Jed Labrum following his resignation. To be considered for a justice court judgeship in Duchesne 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 Duchesne County or an adjacent county either upon appointment or before taking the bench. An application for judicial office must be completed online at justicecourtvacancies.utah.gov before the deadline. The minimum salary for the position is $40,905 and does not include benefits. For additional information about working for Duchesne County, contact Tommi Mascaro by phone at (435) 738-1232 or by email at tmascaro@duchesne.utah.gov. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 18, 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 Duchesne County Justice Court Nominating Commission to submit at least three nominees to Commissioner Greg Miles, chair of the Duchesne County Commission, within 45 days of its first meeting. He will then have 30 days in which to make a selection. His selection must then be ratified by the Duchesne County Commission 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
- August 18, 2026 07:50 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- August 18, 2026 07:50 PM
- Deadline Date
- September 18, 2026 11:59 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| Duchesne County Vacancy - 2026 Final.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2026/08/18 07:49 PM |
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