# Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-301: Rule 1-301. Established - Composition

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_301

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-301
- **Heading:** Rule 1-301. Established - Composition
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Court Rules / Utah Code of Judicial Administration / Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-301

## Text

Intent:
To increase the level of participation of the courts and local judges in the development of policy for the judiciary.
To increase the level of communication between the Council and the local judges.
To provide a mechanism for supervising the implementation of Council policy.
To provide standards for the composition of the Boards that will assure thorough debate of the issues and minimize the expense of judge-hours spent away from the court.
Applicability:
This rule shall apply to all Boards of Judges.
Statement of the Rule:
(1) To meet the objectives of the Council as set forth in this Code and the responsibilities of the Council as defined by law, the following Boards of Judges are established:
(A) the Board of Appellate Court Judges;
(B) the Board of District Court Judges;
(C) the Board of Juvenile Court Judges;
(D) the Board of Justice Court Judges; and
(E) the Board of Senior Judges.
(2) Subject to the approval of the Council, the size and composition of each Board shall be determined by the judges of the respective courts in accordance with the following standards:
(A) The Boards of the trial courts shall be comprised of members whose representation is substantially proportional to the population and geographic diversity of the court on which they serve.
(B) All Boards shall be limited in size to maintain the manageability of the Board and to minimize the negative impact on daily court operations.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-101 Rule 1-101. General definitions - Rules of construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_101.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-102 Rule 1-102. Role and objectives of the Council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_102.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-201 Rule 1-201. Judicial Council Membership - Election](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_201.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-202 Rule 1-202. Officers - Secretariat](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_202.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-203 Rule 1-203. Responsibilities of the presiding officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_203.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-204 Rule 1-204. Executive committees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_204.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-205 Rule 1-205. Standing and ad hoc committees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_205.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-301 Rule 1-301. Established - Composition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_301.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-302 Rule 1-302. Board of Judges Membership - Officers - Secretariat](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_302.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-303 Rule 1-303. Internal procedures and organization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_303.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-304 Rule 1-304. General authority and duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_304.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 1-305 Rule 1-305. Board of Senior Judges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R1_305.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 2-101 Rule 2-101. Rules for the conduct of Council meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R2_101.md)
- [Utah R. Jud. Admin. 2-102 Rule 2-102. Council agenda](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_UT_UCJA_R2_102.md)

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