Judicial District Amendments

SB 308 reorganizes Utah's judicial districts by reducing the number from eight to four (Northern, Western, Southern, Eastern) effective July 1, 2026. It combines existing districts - like merging the First, Second, and Third Judicial Districts into the Northern Judicial District - and creates subdistricts for administrative purposes within each new district. The bill adjusts the number of district and juvenile court judges per district (e.g., increasing the Northern District to 51 judges from previous totals) while ensuring current judges retain their positions. This change affects all Utah counties, court operations, and judicial staffing without requiring new funding.