NEWS RELEASE: GOV. SPENCER COX APPOINTS JASON NELSON TO 2ND DISTRICT COURT

Press Release

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Jason Nelson to Utah's 2nd District Court, filling the vacancy left by Judge David Connors' retirement. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.

"I am pleased that Jason Nelson is willing to serve Utahns in this new capacity," Gov. Cox said. "His professionalism and love of our state will serve the community well."

Nelson has served as the Deputy Davis County Attorney since 2008. He has also served as a prosecutor for West Bountiful City and North Salt Lake City. Prior to that, he served as a law clerk in the Utah Second Judicial District in Davis County as well as the Utah Attorney General's Office Criminal Justice Division.

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