Court of Appeals Is Again Looking for a New Judge—Just Beware of the Senate
Unless you hadn’t heard (which is unlikely), the Utah Court of Appeals wants to fill a vacancy left by retiring Judge Billings. The last candidate who tried to run the Utah State Senate gauntlet, Third District Court Judge Hilder, did not fare too well. If you think you have an “in” with Senator Buttars or Valentine or have the proper “demeanor” to be an appellate judge—oh, and make sure you are not divorced—then feel free to apply for the position on the court of appeals.
Here’s what Judge Hilder said about your chances of getting a fair hearing before the Utah Senate: “I would strongly encourage judges and expert trial lawyers to apply. I hope they will get a fair hearing. I can’t say they will, but I certainly hope they apply.”
What do you think your chances are?
UPDATE:
The Utah Legislature has announced that it has suspended any recruiting efforts to fill Judge Billings’ vacancy due to budget restraints. Fortune, Fate, or Destiny?
