(1) The following records are confidential and may not be released except as provided in this rule:
- (a) an application for a judicial vacancy and any associated documentation, including information or references gathered by commission staff during the prescreening process;
- (b) the names of any applicants who were not certified to the governor;
- (c) commissioners' discussions during the closed portion of a commission meeting;
- (d) the summary minutes of commission meetings created by commission staff;
- (e) commissioners' written ballots;
- (f) summaries of nominees' qualifications prepared by commission staff; and
- (g) comments submitted by the public under Section R356-2-11.
- (2) The name of an applicant may be disclosed if necessary to make inquiries regarding an applicant's qualifications.
KEY: judicial nominating commissions, judges
Date of Last Change: April 15, 2025
Notice of Continuation: July 2, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 78A-10a-201