Code of Judicial Administration

CJA 01-0205. Standing and ad hoc committees. Amend. Reauthorizes numerous Judicial Council standing committees. Adds a representative from the Self-Help Center to the Committee on Resources for Self-represented Parties.
CJA 11-0101. Creation and Composition of Advisory Committees. Amend. Provides for appointment of mid-term committee vacancies in the same manner as an end-of-term vacancy. Changes the circumstances for reappointment for more than two terms.
CJA 11-0301. Utah Standards of Judicial Professionalism and Civility. New. Establishes standards of professionalism and civility for Utah judges.
CJA Appx F. Utah State Courts Records Retention Schedule. Amend. Adds a retention period of 5 years for civil stalking injunction records. Changes the retention policy for numerous juvenile court records. Provides that expunged records shall be retained for the same time as though the record had not been expunged, or for one year after the final decision on the petition for expungement, whichever is longer. Provides that case under advisement forms shall be retained for 6 years after the end of the term during which the form was submitted.

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Craig & Mardyne Andrews

January 10, 2015 at 11:52 am

With regards to lack of professionalism and uncivil comments made by Judge Kevin Allen on June 17, 2013, case number 131100246, in the 1st Judicial Court of Cache County, we request consideration that the code includes a provision of civility protecting family members and others in the courtroom from hurtful emotional judicial statements. We were present in the courtroom when this judge stated that our son was not worthy of redemption! Even one of the victims turned to us and said, “But that’s my dad he’s saying this about!” Additionally the judge said he was not to receive treatment but to stay in prison (at tax payer expense-we add) for his entire life. This gives the impression that a judge’s power is greater than God’s, and shows no mercy! In addition it presupposes that that state prison is not a place of correction and rehabilitation, but only a place of punishment.
This was a crime of incest rape of a child. Our son chose to plead guilty, and not to mount any defense that might lessen his culpability. Instead he repeatedly said he wanted to get help from sexual addictions which were fed by prescription drug addictions. Instead this judge punished his family by his angry and hurtful words, complete lack of civility, and pandering to the court. Instead of needed help, he received an unnecessary lengthy sentence of 25 years to life, and the judge threw out the pscho-sexual evaluation, which the judge had previously ordered, because it disagreed with his own prejudicial feelings. The evaluator maintains his integrity and that no manipulation was involved. This was not a defendant who had no remorse and was in denial of his crimes. Not only is the sentence inconsistent with similar crimes, but the judge’s comments were demeaning to the judicial profession. We have waited over a year and a half to avoid an emotional response in commenting on this judge’s inappropriate behavior, and hope that his blatant court outburst will be a basis for legislative action that helps present a civil court atmosphere in the future.

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Craig & Mardyne Andrews

January 10, 2015 at 11:52 am

With regards to lack of professionalism and uncivil comments made by Judge Kevin Allen on June 17, 2013, case number 131100246, in the 1st Judicial Court of Cache County, we request consideration that the code includes a provision of civility protecting family members and others in the courtroom from hurtful emotional judicial statements. We were present in the courtroom when this judge stated that our son was not worthy of redemption! Even one of the victims turned to us and said, “But that’s my dad he’s saying this about!” Additionally the judge said he was not to receive treatment but to stay in prison (at tax payer expense-we add) for his entire life. This gives the impression that a judge’s power is greater than God’s, and shows no mercy! In addition it presupposes that that state prison is not a place of correction and rehabilitation, but only a place of punishment.
This was a crime of incest rape of a child. Our son chose to plead guilty, and not to mount any defense that might lessen his culpability. Instead he repeatedly said he wanted to get help from sexual addictions which were fed by prescription drug addictions. Instead this judge punished his family by his angry and hurtful words, complete lack of civility, and pandering to the court. Instead of needed help, he received an unnecessary lengthy sentence of 25 years to life, and the judge threw out the pscho-sexual evaluation, which the judge had previously ordered, because it disagreed with his own prejudicial feelings. The evaluator maintains his integrity and that no manipulation was involved. This was not a defendant who had no remorse and was in denial of his crimes. Not only is the sentence inconsistent with similar crimes, but the judge’s comments were demeaning to the judicial profession. We have waited over a year and a half to avoid an emotional response in commenting on this judge’s inappropriate behavior, and hope that his blatant court outburst will be a basis for legislative action that helps present a civil court atmosphere in the future.
Craig & Mardyne Andrews

January 10, 2015 at 11:52 am

With regards to lack of professionalism and uncivil comments made by Judge Kevin Allen on June 17, 2013, case number 131100246, in the 1st Judicial Court of Cache County, we request consideration that the code includes a provision of civility protecting family members and others in the courtroom from hurtful emotional judicial statements. We were present in the courtroom when this judge stated that our son was not worthy of redemption! Even one of the victims turned to us and said, “But that’s my dad he’s saying this about!” Additionally the judge said he was not to receive treatment but to stay in prison (at tax payer expense-we add) for his entire life. This gives the impression that a judge’s power is greater than God’s, and shows no mercy! In addition it presupposes that that state prison is not a place of correction and rehabilitation, but only a place of punishment.
This was a crime of incest rape of a child. Our son chose to plead guilty, and not to mount any defense that might lessen his culpability. Instead he repeatedly said he wanted to get help from sexual addictions which were fed by prescription drug addictions. Instead this judge punished his family by his angry and hurtful words, complete lack of civility, and pandering to the court. Instead of needed help, he received an unnecessary lengthy sentence of 25 years to life, and the judge threw out the pscho-sexual evaluation, which the judge had previously ordered, because it disagreed with his own prejudicial feelings. The evaluator maintains his integrity and that no manipulation was involved. This was not a defendant who had no remorse and was in denial of his crimes. Not only is the sentence inconsistent with similar crimes, but the judge’s comments were demeaning to the judicial profession. We have waited over a year and a half to avoid an emotional response in commenting on this judge’s inappropriate behavior, and hope that his blatant court outburst will be a basis for legislative action that helps present a civil court atmosphere in the future.