Lawmakers advance bill to expand Utah Supreme Court — and add 3 district court judges

By: Katie McKellar

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 1,932

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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While Utah judicial leaders have been telling lawmakers the district courts have the greatest need for additional funding in order to address heavy workloads, legislators advanced a bill Thursday that would give roughly $1.5 million to those lower courts — but would also use more than $3 million to expand the Utah Supreme Court from five to seven justices.

The Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee voted to favorably recommend

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