The Utah Senate has officially confirmed Duchesne County native Jay Jorgensen to the Utah Supreme Court. Jay Jorgensen is from the community of Ioka in Duchesne County. When nominating him, Governor Cox stated that “Jay Jorgensen is one of Utah’s brightest legal minds. His career reflects exceptional judgment, integrity and respect for the rule of law. From his rural Utah roots to the highest levels of the legal and business worlds, Jay has shown the character and discipline needed to serve our state with wisdom and humility.” The governor selected Jorgensen following an extensive review process conducted by the Appellate Court Nominating Commission. Jorgensen was confirmed by a vote of 22 to 7.
