Tooele County Selects 4 Nominees for Justice Court Judge

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The Judicial Nominating Commission for Tooele County has selected four nominees to potentially serve as the county's next Justice Court judge, following the retirement of Judge John Dow last month. The nominees include attorneys Matthew Brass, Wayne Jones, Richard Thorne Kennerley, and Jaimie Topham, who currently serves as a Justice Court judge in Grantsville.

Why it matters

The Justice Court judge plays a critical role in Tooele County's judicial system, handling a variety of misdemeanor cases and other legal matters. The selection of a new judge will impact the administration of justice and community relations in the county.

The details

The four nominees were selected by the Judicial Nominating Commission for Tooele County. County Manager Andy Welch will now have 30 days to review the application materials and make a final selection, which must then be ratified by the Tooele County Council and certified by the Utah Judicial Council.

• Judge John Dow stepped down last month.
• The Judicial Nominating Commission selected the four nominees.
• County Manager Andy Welch has 30 days to make a final selection.

What’s next

County Manager Andy Welch will have 30 days to review the application materials and make a final selection, which must then be ratified by the Tooele County Council and certified by the Utah Judicial Council.