Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
While standing in the voting booth on election day, have you ever asked yourself, "How can anyone reasonably expect me to make an informed voting decision about judges?"
Have you ever felt frustrated because you didn't know enough about the judges or didn't have the information you needed to make a good decision?
If so, you're not alone.
The State of Utah is hoping to change that with the creation of the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) and the implementation of this web site.
In all even-numbered years, the voters of Utah have the opportunity to choose whether or not judges should keep their jobs for another term in office. By reviewing the performance evaluation reports found on this web site, you will have the information you need to decide whether each judge should be retained in office for another term.
Here are some of the things you can learn on this site:
- How attorneys, court staff, and jurors rated each judge;
- How courtroom observers - laypersons like you - evaluated each judge;
- Whether the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission recommended that the judge be retained in office.
Getting Ready for 2012
Check back here later in 2012 to review the performance evaluation reports of the judges who will be on the ballot in November. Make your vote an informed vote!
Questions, Comments or Feedback?
If you have any questions, comments or feedback, please direct them to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission.
Telephone: 801-538-1031
Fax: 801-538-1024
Email: judicialperformance@utah.gov
Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
Utah State Capitol Complex
Senate Building, E-330
P.O. Box 142330