A comment period has been announced for the potential appointment of two commissioners for the District Court Debt Collection and Housing Action Division. According to a notice from the Utah Courts, the District Court Debt Collection and Housing Action Division Commissioner Nominating Committee has submitted several names for public consideration.
The names submitted for public comment include Maryt Fredrickson, Kyle Kaiser, Beth E Kennedy, and Nicholas Lloyd.
Individuals wishing to comment on these potential appointments may do so within the next 10 days by emailing shaneb@utcourts.gov. While not required, individuals who comment are encouraged to provide their names and contact information.
The Debt Collection and Housing Action Division was authorized by the Utah Legislature through Senate Bill 270 during the 2026 General Session. This legislation allows the Judicial Council to establish a statewide division within the district court to centralize the processing of debt collection and housing actions and provides for commissioners to help staff the division. The legislation is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
