Utah Senate Requests Public Comment on Utah Court of Appeal Appointees

What this means

The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Daniel O’Bannon and Alexandra Mareschal. Cox to serve on the Utah Court of Appeals. Those who desire to comment should contact the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee within the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2026.

Official release

Source material from Utah Senate. The wording below is the issuer’s statement.

The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Daniel O’Bannon and Alexandra Mareschal. They were appointed by Gov. Spencer J. Cox to serve on the Utah Court of Appeals.

Those who desire to comment should contact the Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee within the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel by 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2026. All statements should include the individual’s name, telephone number, and mailing address. Electronic comments can be sent to senatejudicialnominees@le.utah.gov. Written comments can be addressed to:

Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee

450 N State Street

405 North Capitol Building

Salt Lake City, UT 84114

The Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee plans to hold a public hearing and then issue a recommendation to the full Senate. If confirmed by the Senate, Mr. O’Bannon and Ms. Mareschal will fill the newly created Court of Appeal positions established through legislation passed during the 2026 Legislative Session.

Individuals may subscribe to receive committee updates, such as upcoming meetings, and view additional Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee information here.

Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee members include Sen. Todd D. Weiler (Chair), Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore, Sen. Don L. Ipson, Sen. Karen Kwan, Sen. Daniel McCay, Sen. Stephanie Pitcher, and Sen. Brady Brammer.

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