Utah Senate Confirms Two New Justices to State Supreme Court
The Utah Senate has confirmed two new justices, Judge Matthew Bell and Michael Menssen, to the Utah Supreme Court. These appointments conclude a period of significant change for the state's highest court, driven by retirements, a resignation, and an expansion…
Salt Lake City, UT, September 16, 2026 —
The Utah Senate has officially confirmed two new justices, Judge Matthew Bell and Michael Menssen, to serve on the Utah Supreme Court. The confirmations took place at the Capitol building in Salt Lake City, marking a significant moment for the state’s judicial branch.
These appointments bring to a close a period of considerable transition for Utah’s highest court. The court has experienced notable changes recently, influenced by several factors including judicial retirements, the resignation of a previous justice, and an increase in the number of seats on the bench. The addition of Bell and Menssen addresses the recent vacancies and the expanded capacity of the court.
Further details regarding the specific dates of the retirements, the identity of the justice who resigned, or the timeline for the court’s expansion were not provided in the summary. The exact number of seats added to the Utah Supreme Court was also not specified.
Judge Matthew Bell brings his judicial experience to the Supreme Court. Michael Menssen has also been appointed to the bench. The full impact of these appointments on the court’s future decisions and caseload management is a developing aspect of this transition.
Story summarized from the original created by Katie McKellar on utahnewsdispatch.com, see more information here.
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