Section 12. Judges' Salaries to Remain Fixed

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Compensation of Justices and Judges

The legislature shall provide for the compensation of all justices and judges. The salaries of justices and judges shall not be diminished during their terms of office.

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1895 — Article VIII. Section 12

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1895 — Article VIII. Section 20

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Summary: Judicial article revision

Election Date: November 6, 1984

Votes For Ratification: 316272

Votes Against Ratification: 249942

Percent for Ratification: 56%

Percent Against Ratification: 44%

Notes: Passed in one vote with the rest of Article 8, as well as Art. 21, Secs. 1 & 2

Amendment Source: 1984 SJR 1

Effective Date Source: https://vote.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2023/09/1984Gen.pdf

Judges' Salaries to Remain Fixed

The judges of the supreme and district courts shall receive at stated times compensation for their services, which shall not be increased or diminished during the time for which they are selected.

Summary: Relating to supreme and district courts

Election Date: November 7, 1944

Votes For Ratification: 84122

Votes Against Ratification: 23414

Percent for Ratification: 78%

Percent Against Ratification: 22%

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Amendment Source: 1943 SJR 2

Effective Date Source: Lieutenant Governor Election Papers, Reel 47, Box 24, Folder 78 (p.749)

Judges' Salaries to Remain Fixed

The Judges of the Supreme and District Courts shall receive at stated times compensation for their services, which shall not be increased or diminished during the time for which they are elected.

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