San Juan County is on the lookout for a new justice court judge as Judge Lyon Hazleton prepares to hang up his robe at year's end. A Judicial Nominating Commission meeting is set for December 17, focusing on finding a worthy successor. The proceedings, open to public comment at the outset, will kick off at noon sharp at the San Juan County Justice Courthouse on Main Street in Monticello.
According to the Utah Courts, citizens will have the brief opportunity, precisely 15 minutes from 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m., to voice their concerns and suggestions concerning the judiciary directly to the Commission. It's a slim window to potentially sway the path of local justice and to speak out on how the system could be improved. Those keen to contribute must swiftly contact Jim Peters to secure a slot. Silence is complicity, so this is the time to raise your voice.
Following this democratic interlude, the Commission will bar the doors to the public to meticulously review the candidate applications. The announcement of this selection process was made through an official notice posted on December 15. It's about ensuring a seamless transition on the bench, enabling the continued efficient administration of justice in the county.
