R356-2-4. Applications

  (1) Applications for a judicial vacancy shall include:

  (a) an application form established by CCJJ which shall require applicants to provide:

  (i) education history;

  (ii) work history;

  (iii) evidence of constitutional qualifications;

  (iv) information regarding litigation as a party;

  (v) attorney and judicial references as provided in R395-2-5; and

  (vi) other information relevant to fitness to serve as a judge as determined by CCJJ;

  (b) a waiver of the right to review the records in the nomination and appointment processes;

  (c) a waiver of confidentiality of records which are the subject of investigation by the commission;

  (d) an authorization for CCJJ to obtain consumer reports about the applicant; and

  (e) a one paragraph summary of professional qualifications that will be made available to the public if the applicant's name is released for public comment prior to nomination.

  (2) Applicants shall submit:

  (a) an original and eight copies of the complete application;

  (b) an original and eight copies of the applicant's resume; and

  (c) a check made payable to CCJJ in an amount specified by CCJJ to cover the cost of a credit check.

  (3) If the applicant has applied for another judicial position within the prior year, the applicant may satisfy the application requirements by submitting:

  (a) a letter to CCJJ expressing interest in applying for the judicial vacancy and in using the previously submitted application; and

  (b) a check made payable to CCJJ in an amount specified by CCJJ to cover the cost of a credit check.

  (4) CCJJ shall establish application forms and make the forms available electronically and in hard copies.

  (5) Applications are considered timely submitted if CCJJ receives all application materials prior to the application deadline. Applications mailed, but not received by CCJJ, prior to the application deadline are not considered timely submitted. Partial applications are not considered timely submitted.

  (6) Following receipt of applications, CCJJ shall conduct investigations in the following areas for each applicant:

  (a) criminal background;

  (b) disciplinary actions taken by the Utah State Bar;

  (c) disciplinary actions taken by the Judicial Conduct Commission; and

  (d) consumer credit.