Utah Code Title 20A. Election Code § 20A-1-506. Vacancy in the office of justice court judge

(a) “Appointing authority” means:

(b) “Local legislative body” means:

(2)(a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of a municipal justice court judge before the completion of the judge's term of office, the appointing authority:

(b) The appointing authority shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts in writing of an appointment of a municipal justice court judge under this section within 30 days after the appointment is made.

(3)(a) If a vacancy occurs in the office of a county justice court judge before the completion of the judge's term of office, the appointing authority shall fill the vacancy by following the procedures and requirements for appointments in Section 78A-7-202.

(b) The appointing authority shall notify the Administrative Office of the Courts in writing of an appointment of a county justice court judge under this section within 30 days after the appointment is made.

(4)(a) When a vacancy occurs in the office of a justice court judge, the appointing authority shall:

(b) If the local legislative body does not confirm the appointment within 30 days of submission, the appointing authority may either appoint another of the applicants or reopen the vacancy by advertisement and solicitations of applications.