Matthew Durrant becomes head of Utah's judiciary
March 27, 2012
Utah: This Monday, Matthew Durrant was sworn-in as Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court. On April 1, 2012, Durrant will officially become of the head of the state's judiciary.
Durrant takes the reigns from Christine Durham, who served as Chief Justice since 2002. During her successor's oath ceremony, "He’s as ready as he can be — without knowing where all the bodies are buried — to step into a position of leadership."[1]
The new chief justice was appointed to the Supreme Court in January 2000 by Governor Michael Leavitt. Prior to the appointment, he was a judge for the Third District Court.
Upon his swearing-in, Durrant said, "It’s a sacred charge to be a judge. People come to court at some of the most critical junctures in their lives. Their fortune, future —and some times their freedom — is at stake. They deserve a place where a decision can be made without bias. ... That is my commitment."[1]
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