JUSTICE COURT JUDGE SELECTION MEETING PLANNED

Kane County, UT — The Kane County Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting on March 15, 2016, to select a candidate for the Kane County Justice Court to replace Judge F. Kirk Heaton who will retire effective June 30, 2016. The commission will begin the meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Kane County Commission Chambers on 76 North Main Street in Kanab.

The early portion of the meeting is scheduled for public comment about issues facing the Utah judiciary and refinements or improvements to the system. Public comments are being accepted from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Following the public hearing, the meeting is closed to allow commission members to select a slate of three to five candidates for the vacancy.

Individuals interested in appearing before the commission during the public comment portion of the meeting should contact Melisse Stiglich at (801) 578-3844 to request an appointment. Information on the Justice Court Nominating Commission members is available at legacy.utcourts.gov.

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