Chief justice says disagreement is healthy, but wants lawmakers to stop disparaging Utah’s courts
In a State of the Judiciary address, Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Durrant urges lawmakers to tone down the “us-versus-them” rhetoric.
(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah State Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew Durrant, left, greets House Speaker Mike Schultz, R-Hooper, following the State of the Judiciary speech at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.