(1) (a) Except as required by Subsection (1)(b), the appointing authority shall appoint each new member or reappointed member to a four-year term as the terms of members of the sentencing commission expire. (b) The appointing authority shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of members of the sentencing commission are staggered so that approximately half of the sentencing commission is appointed every two years. (2) If a member of the sentencing commission no longer holds a qualifying position, resigns, or is unable to serve, the appointing authority shall fill the vacancy. (3) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 291, 2026 General Session
‹ Prev All Utah sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.