Article VIII.
Judicial Department

Section 1. Judicial Powers - Courts

Judicial Powers - Courts

The judicial power of the state shall be vested in a supreme court, in a trial court of general jurisdiction known as the district court, and in such other courts as the legislature by statute may establish. The supreme court, the district court, and such other courts designated by statute shall be courts of record. Courts not of record shall also be established by statute.

This item is based on 2 items:

1895 — Article VIII. Section 1

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1895 — Article VIII. Section 17

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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