Justice Court Judge

JUSTICE COURT VACANCY ANNOUNCED FOR DUCHESNE COUNTY

Duchesne County, Utah-Applications are being accepted for a part-time justice court judge position that will serve Duchesne County, Utah. The successful candidate will replace Judge

E. Jed Labrum following his resignation.

To be considered for a justice court judgeship in Duchesne County, candidates must be at least 25years of age, a citizen of the United States, a Utah resident for at least three years, and have adegree from a law school that would make one eligible to apply for admission to a bar in any statein the United States. In addition, applicants must be a resident of Duchesne County or an adjacent county either upon appointment or before taking the bench.

The minimum salary for the position is $40,905 and does not include benefits.

For additional information about working for Duchesne County, contact Tommi Mascaro byphone at  or by email .

The Final date to receive applications is Friday, September 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applications cannotbe submitted after the deadline. For questions about the justice courts or the process for filling this position, email Jim Peters, Justice Court Administrator, at jamesp.

Utah law requires the Duchesne County Justice Court Nominating Commission to submit at least three nominees to Commissioner Greg Miles, chair of the Duchesne County Commission, within 45days of its first meeting. He will then have 30 days in which to make a selection. His selection mustthen be ratified by the Duchesne County Commission and certified by the Utah Judicial Council.

Only applications submitted through Utah Justice Court Vacancies will be considered valid and accepted for this position.