About State Trial Court Judge - Retention
About this position
- Office level
- State
- Election frequency
- Every 6 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for State Trial Court Judge - Retention
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a United States citizen. He or she must have been a resident of Utah for at least three years and reside within the geographic division for which they are selected. The person must be at least 25 years old and less than 75 years old. He or she must be admitted to practice law in Utah.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee is $50; No signature requirement. Each judge who wishes to retain office shall also file a declaration of candidacy.
- Filing period
- July 1, 2022 - July 15, 2022
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 2001 South State Street, S1-200 PO Box 144575 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4575
- Filing phone
- 385-468-7400
- Step 3
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