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 John R. Cox met the following standards:
1.He participated annually in no less than 30 hours of continuing legal education for each year of his current 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 Cox 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 Cox.
Judge John R. Cox, Jr., was appointed to the Sanpete County Justice Court in January 2010. He retired in 2009 after more than 40 years working in the executive and legislative branches of government and in private industry. Judge Cox earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business Administration from Rhodes College, a Master’s Degree in Finance from American University, and a law degree from George Washington University.