HISTORICAL FACTS: The utah supreme court - The Untold Story

This year has the most open state executive elections since 2018

Welcome to the Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Oct 9

State supreme court vacancy count for September 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearings-in of justices from Sept. 2 to Oct. 2, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

Ballotpedia · Oct 6

A Utah man who spent 41 years in jail in a 1985 murder case has been ordered released on bail after...

After spending 41 years on death row for the murder of Eva Olesen, Douglas Stewart Carter is finally released on bail following new DNA evidence proving his innocence. The Utah Supreme Court acknowledged serious police misconduct in the case. Although some family members of the victim have raised concerns regarding…

The Times of India · Sep 29

State supreme court vacancy count for May 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and the swearing-in of justices from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

Ballotpedia · Jun 3

How Gov. Cox is reshaping Utah's highest court

On Aug. 31, the Utah Supreme Court will see its fourth vacancy in nine months. Chief Justice Matthew Durrant announced on May 22 his upcoming retirement from the state's highest court. His announcement came two weeks after Justice Diana Hagen resigned amid a pending investigation by the Utah Judicial Conduct…

Ballotpedia · May 27

The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen

Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · May 19

Death row prisoner dies of natural causes while awaiting firing squad

Ralph Leroy Menzies developed dementia during his 37 years on death row

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025

Why Charlie Kirk's Murderer Is "Death Eligible" Under Utah's Death Penalty Statute

Utah prosecutors have a strong argument that the assassination created a great risk of death to another individual besides Kirk, allowing capital punishment under Utah law.

Reason · Sep 16, 2025

Washington Supreme Court Allows a Crime Victim to Intervene in a Criminal Appeal

Washington's highest court properly recognizes that crime victims can have interests at stake in appellate proceedings in criminal cases.

Reason · Sep 4, 2025

Utah Supreme Court orders new trial for man on death row after police misconduct surfaces

The Utah Supreme Court has ruled that “numerous constitutional violations” during the trial and sentencing of a man who spent decades on death row merit a new trial

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025