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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Session
Bill Summary
General Description: This bill modifies the judicial districts for the district and juvenile courts.
AI Summary
This bill restructures Utah's judicial districts for district and juvenile courts, initially dividing them into eight geographical divisions until July 1, 2026, after which they will be consolidated into four larger judicial districts: Northern, Western, Southern, and Eastern. The bill also adjusts the number of district and juvenile court judges assigned to these districts, with the changes taking effect on May 6, 2026, and the new district structure becoming operational on July 1, 2026, ensuring that judges serving before the change are not removed from their positions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate/ received fiscal note from Fiscal Analyst in Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee (on 02/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/SB0308.html |
| Fiscal Note SB0308 | https://pf.utleg.gov/public-web/sessions/2026GS/fiscal-notes/SB0308.fn.pdf |
| BillText | https://le.utah.gov/Session/2026/bills/introduced/SB0308.pdf |
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