Justice court judges who receive a basic evaluation are required to meet four minimum performance standards. The Utah Judicial Council has certified to the Commission that Judge Trevor Layne Cook met the following standards:
1. He participated annually in no less than 30 hours of continuing legal education for each year of hiscurrent term;
2. He met the time standards established for all cases held under advisement; and
3. He was determined to be physically and mentally competent for office.
In addition, Judge Cook has not been the subject of any public reprimands issued by the Utah Supreme Court during his term of office, thus meeting the performance standard established by the Utah Legislature. Based solely on compliance with these standards, the Commission recommends retention for Judge Cook.
Appointed in 2017, Judge Trevor L. Cook serves the Rich County Justice Court. In past years, he also served as a justice court judge for the cities of Nibley and Mendon. Judge Cook graduated from Utah State University with a B.S. in management and human resources, and earned a law degree from Texas Southern University. He is also employed as in-house counsel.