Committee seeks public comment on Utah judge candidate

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The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Craig Bunnell, who was appointed to fill a vacancy on the 7th District Juvenile Court, which includes Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan counties..

Those who desire to comment should contact Jerry Howe at the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, Utah State Capitol Campus, House Building, Suite W210, PO Box 145210, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-5210, by 5 p.m. on June 27. All statements should include the respondent's name, telephone number, and mailing address.

The Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee plans to hold a public hearing, then issue a recommendation to the full senate. If confirmed by the senate, Bunnell will fill the vacancy resulting from the retirement of Judge Scott Johansen, which was effective Jan. 1.