Gary Dene Owens

Justice court judges who receive a basic evaluation are required to meet four minimum performance standards. The Utah Judicial Council has certified to the Commission that Judge Gary D. Owens met the following standards:

1.The judge participated annually in no less than 30 hours of continuing legal education for each year of his current term;

2.The judge met the time standards established for all cases held under advisement; and

3.The judge was determined to be physically and mentally competent for office.

In addition, Judge Owens has not been the subject of any public reprimands issued by the Utah Supreme Court during their term of office, thus meeting the performance standard established by the Utah Legislature. Based solely on compliance with these standards, the Commission recommends retention for Judge Owens.

Judge Gary Owens was appointed to the Garfield County Justice Court in May 2016. Judge Owens is a lifelong resident of Garfield County. Judge Owens has loved the opportunity to live, work, and play in rural Utah. Judge Owens is retired from the Utah Department of Transportation and currently works as a real estate agent, a part-time truck driver, and is an owner of Karla`s Diner.