As posted at the Trib, DesNews and KVNU, we’re looking for public comment on five individuals Governor Herbert recently appointed as judges.   Due diligence before we vote.

Here’s the press release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2010

UTAH SENATE INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON POTENTIAL NEW JUDGES
Confirmation committee to scrutinize Governor Herbert’s nominees

SALT LAKE CITY – Senator Scott Jenkins, Chair of the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee, announced today he will hold public meetings to consider five potential new judges. To assist in determining the scope of those hearings, he is seeking public comment on the nominees.

The five new judicial appointments are as follows:

* Mr. David R. Hamilton, appointed as Judge of the Second District Court
* Ms. Michelle E. Heward, appointed as Judge of the Second District Juvenile Court
* Mr. Noel S. Hyde, appointed as Judge of the Second District Court
* Mr. Jeffrey J. Noland, appointed as Judge of the Second District Juvenile Court
* Ms. Karla Staheli, appointed as Judge of the Fifth District Juvenile Court

Those who desire to submit comment are invited to contact Mr. Jerry D. Howe at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, Utah State Capitol Campus, House Building, Suite W210, P.O. Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210, by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 20, 2010. All statements should include the presenter’s name, telephone number, and mailing address.

The time and date of the upcoming Judicial Confirmation Committee hearings will be announced on the legislative web site.  The committee will issue a report to the full senate prior to a confirmation vote.

The Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee consists of Senator K. Scott Jenkins, Chair (R-Plain City), Senator Jon J. Greiner (R-Ogden), Senator Lyle W. Hillyard (R-Logan), Senator Karen Mayne (D-West Valley City), and Senator Michael G. Waddoups (R-West Jordan).

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NOTES:

1. Judicial Confirmation Committee schedule, agendas and audio archives are posted online at http://www.le.utah.gov/asp/interim/Commit.asp?Year=2010&Com=SPESJC

2. The resumes of the new appointees are attached as PDF documents. [Email us if you want them.]

3. The procedures of the Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee are established by Senate Rule 24.04.1.