Judiciary Interim Committee

1. Committee Business

· Call to order and approval of the minutes of the November 19, 2025, meeting

· Annual training on the Open and Public Meetings Act

· Staff overview of required reports

2. Judiciary Interim Committee 2026 Study Items

The committee will review the list of items that have been proposed for interim study, may modify the list, and will adopt the proposed or amended list of study items. Per JR7-1-602, the committee may also authorize the chairs to independently open bill files related to study items.

· Jonathan Adams, Policy Analyst, Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (OLRGC)

· Committee discussion

· Committee action

3. Appellate Decisions that Call for Legislative Action

The Utah Court of Appeals and the Utah Supreme Court sometimes suggest in their written opinions that the Legislature take an action, such as clarifying a certain provision of a statute. Staff will review the 2025-26 appellate decisions that call for legislative action.

· Jacqueline Carlton, Senior Associate General Counsel, OLRGC

· Committee discussion

· Committee action

4. Sunset Review of the Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Board

The committee will review the Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Board, which is scheduled to sunset on July 1, 2027. The board establishes and disseminates best practice standards for domestic violence offender evaluation and treatment and certifies providers for use by courts.

· Jonathan Adams, Policy Analyst, OLRGC

· Dr. Michele Leslie, Director, Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Board

· Jana Fulmer, Chair, Domestic Violence Offender Treatment Board

· Committee discussion

· Public comment

· Committee action

5. Pretrial Release

The committee will consider policies proposed by HB593 “Bail Amendments” (2026) related to pretrial services and arraignment/release for repeat offenders.

· Representative Matt MacPherson

· Committee discussion

· Public comment

6. Other Items/Adjourn