Series 20841

Governor Rampton Judicial appointment files, 1957-1976.

0.20 cubic foot and 1 microfilm reel

These records are housed in the Utah State Archives' permanent storage room.

Historical Note

See history of the records' creator.

Summary of Records

The Governor has the constitutional authority to appoint a judge who has been nominated by a judicial nominating commission and whose appointment will be confirmed by a majority of the Utah State Senate. This series contains nominations, letters of recommendation, and other materials relating to judicial appointments made by Governor Rampton.

Scope and Content

The Governor has the constitutional authority to appoint a judge who has been nominated by a judicial nominating commission, and whose appointment will be confirmed by a majority of the Utah State Senate. This series contains nominations, letters of recommendation, appointments, and other materials relating to judicial appointments made by Governor Rampton.

Arrangement

Alphabetical by type of appointment, thereunder chronological by year.

Undated materials have been kept in the order in which they were found.

Additional Forms

This series is available on microfilm.

Access Restrictions

This series is classified as Public.

Use Restrictions

These records are available for reproduction and use.

Preferred Citation

Cite the Utah State Archives and Records Service, the creating agency name, the series title, and the series number.

Acquisition Information

These records were acquired from the creating agency through established retention schedules.

Processing Information

This series was processed by Kira Robertson in February 2001.

Related Material

Board and commission appointment log from the Governor Rampton, Series 20839, contains more appointment records.
Board and commission appointment files from the Governor Rampton, Series 20840, contain more appointment files.

Container List

ReelBoxFolderDescription
111 District Attorney appointments; 1966-1971
112 District Court Judicial appointments; 1957-1972
113 Juvenile Court appointments; 1967-1971
114 Supreme Court Justice appointments; 1968-1976