No. 38304 (5-year Review): Rule R597-3. Judicial Performance Evaluations

DAR File No.: 38304
Filed: 02/17/2014 11:05:42 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is enacted primarily pursuant to Subsection 78A-12-203(7), authorizing rulemaking as necessary to administer judicial performance evaluations. Further, more specific authorization, is provided by Subsection 78A-12-203(3) for courtroom observation; Subsection 78A-12-203(2) for additional relevant evaluation factors; Subsection 78A-12-204(3) for additional classifications of survey respondents; Subsection 78A-12-204((11) to administer the surveys; and Subsection 78A-12-205(3) for additional minimum performance standards.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule fills in the detail that is not contained in the statute and allows the reader to more fully understand the entire evaluation process. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission
Administration
Room B-330 SENATE BUILDING
420 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Joanne Slotnik at the above address, by phone at 801-538-1652, by FAX at 801-538-1024, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

02/17/2014

Authorized by:

Anthony Schofield, Chair

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