Jon Carpenter (right) was sworn into office as the Carbon County Justice Court Judge in May of 2014.
Press Release
The Grand County Nominating Commission has selected three nominees for a judicial vacancy in the Grand County Justice Court. The position will replace Judge David Tubbs, who left the position effective Nov. 3, 2019.
Following are the nominees followed by place of employment and residence:
• Judge Jon Carpenter, J.D., Judge of Carbon County and Wellington City, resident of Price
• Danalee O’Donnal, Paralegal, resident of Moab
• John “Steve” Russell, J.D., Attorney at Law, resident of Moab
A comment period will be held through Nov. 22, 2019. A final candidate will then be selected by the Grand County Council who has 60 days to make and ratify the appointment. The Utah Judicial Council must then certify the appointment. To submit written comments about the candidates, please contact Amy Hernandez at amymh@utcourts.gov.