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This bill increases the number of judges across multiple judicial districts and the Court of Appeals in Utah. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to add one additional district court judge each in the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Judicial Districts, bringing their total judges to 15, 33, 14, eight, and three respectively. Similarly, the bill increases the number of juvenile court judges in the First and Fourth Judicial Districts, adding one judge in each to bring their totals to three and eight judges, respectively. Additionally, the bill expands the Court of Appeals from seven to eight judges, maintaining the court's structure of sitting in three-judge panels with random rotation and providing details about the presiding and associate presiding judge roles. The changes to judicial personnel are designed to help manage the court system's workload more effectively. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, giving ample time for implementation and preparation.

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