SALT LAKE CITY — Randall Skanchy has been named presiding judge for the 3rd Judicial District for a two-year term.
Skanchy replaces Royal Hansen, who completed his term in July.
Presiding judges are responsible for implementation and enforcement of statutes, rules, policies and directives of the Utah Judicial Council as they pertain to the administration of the courts.
The presiding judge is responsible for assigning cases and judges.
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Presiding judges and associate presiding judges are elected by a majority vote of the judges of their court. When the presiding judge is unavailable, the associate presiding judge assumes his or her responsibilities. Judge Ryan Harris has been named associate presiding judge.