Judge Jeffrey Noland scored higher than the average of his juvenile court peer group in all survey categories. Judge Noland is unique among judges standing for retention this year in that 100% of survey respondents agreed that he should be retained, and 100% of survey respondents characterized him only in positive terms. Describing Judge Noland as a knowledgeable, considerate, patient and attentive judge, attorneys and staff alike praised him for his model professional demeanor, his ability to work well with everyone and create a team feeling, and his reasoned legal decisions. All courtroom observers reported they would feel comfortable appearing before Judge Noland.
The commission reviewed surveys and courtroom observation reports in addition to verifying that Judge Noland has met all time standards, judicial education requirements, and discipline standards established by the judicial branch.
Judge Jeffrey J. Noland was appointed to the Second District Juvenile Court by Gov. Gary R. Herbert in July of 2010. He received his education at Weber State College and the University of Utah College of Law. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Noland served as a deputy county prosecutor, as a parental defender in child welfare matters, and as a Guardian ad Litem for children. Judge Noland currently serves on the state Youth Court Advisory Board, on the Advisory Board for the Department of Child & Family Studies at Weber State University, and as a member of the Electronic Conversion Committee (Efile) for the state’s juvenile courts. He also serves as the Associate Presiding Judge for the Second District Juvenile Court.