Utah Code Title 78A. Judiciary and Judicial Administration § 78A-7-201. Justice court judge eligibility--Mandatory retirement

(a) a citizen of the United States;

(b) 25 years old or older;

(c) a resident of Utah for at least three years immediately preceding the judge's appointment;

(d) upon appointment or within a reasonable time after appointment, a resident of the county, an adjacent county, or the judicial district in which the justice court is located; and

(e) a qualified voter of the county in which the judge resides.

(2)(a) On and after May 3, 2023, a justice court judge shall have a degree from a law school that makes one eligible to apply for admission to a bar in any state.

(b) A justice court judge holding office on May 3, 2023, who does not meet the qualification described in Subsection (2)(a) may continue in office until the judge resigns, retires, is not retained in a retention election, or is removed from office.

(a) re-advertise the position; and

(b) accept applications from individuals who do not meet the requirement of Subsection (2)(a).