78A-10a-204. Senate confirmation of judicial appointments for courts of record.
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Effective 5/3/2023
78A-10a-204. Senate confirmation of judicial appointments for courts of record.
(1)The Senate shall:
(a)consider and render a decision on each judicial appointment within 60 days after the day of the judicial appointment; and
(b)if necessary, convene the Senate in an extraordinary session to consider the judicial appointment.
(2)If the Senate fails to approve a judicial appointment, the office is considered vacant and a new nominating process begins.
(3)A judicial appointment is effective upon approval of a majority of all members of the Senate.
Enacted by Chapter 250 , 2023 General Session