Utah Code § 78A-10a-204: Senate confirmation of judicial appointments for courts of record.

(1) The Senate shall:

(a) consider and render a decision on each judicial appointment within 60 days after the day of the judicial appointment; and

(b) if necessary, convene the Senate in an extraordinary session to consider the judicial appointment.

(2) If the Senate fails to approve a judicial appointment, the office is considered vacant and a new nominating process begins.

(3) A judicial appointment is effective upon approval of a majority of all members of the Senate.