The Administrative Office of the Courts announced a vacancy for a full-time justice court judge in Lehi, according to a September 9 statement. The position will be filled by a candidate to replace Judge Morgan Cummings, who is scheduled to resign in October.
Applicants for the judgeship must be at least 25 years of age, a United States citizen, and a Utah resident for at least three years. Candidates must also hold a degree from a law school that allows for admission to a bar in any state. Additionally, applicants must be a resident of Utah County or an adjacent county at the time of appointment or before taking the bench.
The salary for the position ranges from $147,886 to $190,139 per year and includes benefits. Applications must be submitted online at justicecourtvacancies.utah.gov by the deadline of Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
The selection process involves the Judicial Nominating Commission, which must submit at least three nominees to Mayor Paul Binns within 45 days of its first meeting. Following the submission, Mayor Binns has 30 days to select a finalist. The selection requires ratification by the Lehi City Council and certification by the Utah Judicial Council.
