LOGAN — Applications are being accepted for a part-time justice court judge position that will serve the communities of Hyrum, Mendon, Paradise and Nibley. The position will replace Judge Paul Larsen, who will retire in June after 13 years on the bench.
Utah Courts Director of Communications Tania Mashburn said those wishing to be considered for the position must be at least 25 years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have a degree from a law school that would make one eligible to apply for admission to a bar in any state in the United States. In addition, applicants must be a resident of Cache County, Box Elder County, Rich County or Weber County either upon appointment or before taking the bench.
An application for judicial office form must be completed and is available on the court’s website. The salary range for the position is $28,449 to $36,576 per year and does not include benefits. The deadline for applications is Monday, March 3, at 5:00 p.m.
Judge Larsen was appointed to the Hyrum City Municipal Justice Court in 2012. He had earlier served for 10 years as the Smithfield City Justice Court judge. He graduated from Utah State University and earned a law degree from Western State University College of Law of San Diego.
Mashburn explained how Utah law requires the Judicial Nominating Commission to submit at least three nominees to Hyrum City Mayor Stephanie Miller within 45 days of its first meeting. Mayor Miller will then have 30 days in which to select a finalist. Her selection must then be ratified by the Hyrum City Council and certified by the Utah Judicial Council.