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Gov. Cox weighs backing expansion of Utah Supreme Court after voicing frustration with decisions

Chief Justice Matthew Durrant said, “Five seems to be a sweet spot, at least for Utah, right now.”

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox announces the nomination of 3rd District Judge John Nielsen, left, to the Utah Supreme Court, seated alongside Chief Justice Matthew Durrant, at the Utah Capitol on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.