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This bill increases the number of judges across various judicial districts and the Court of Appeals in Utah. Specifically, the bill modifies the number of district court judges by adding one judge each to the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Judicial Districts, bringing their totals to 15, 35, 14, 8, and 3 judges respectively. Similarly, the bill increases the number of juvenile court judges in the Fourth Judicial District from seven to eight. Additionally, the bill expands the Court of Appeals from seven to eight judges, maintaining the court's existing structure of sitting in three-judge panels with a presiding judge and an associate presiding judge. The bill also establishes that these changes will take effect on May 6, 2026, providing ample time for implementation and judicial appointments. These amendments aim to address potential judicial workload by increasing the number of judges available in various Utah courts.

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