Shall KIRK MAX MORGAN be retained in the office of Judge of the Juvenile Court of the First Juvenile Court District?
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Kirk Max Morgan
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
First District Juvenile Court judge since 2017, appointed by Governor Gary R. Herbert. A former Air Force judge advocate, he served as Brigham City Attorney and as chief deputy county attorney in Box Elder County.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
Was confirmed by the Utah Senate, 25 to 0, as a judge of the First District Juvenile Court, after Governor Gary Herbert appointed him. The Senate's judicial confirmation committee had recommended him on February 27, 2017.
March 8, 2017
Source: le.utah.gov
As Brigham City attorney, publicly defended the city's limits on handing out literature near the new temple during its 2012 open house, calling them a public safety measure. A church backed by the ACLU of Utah sued the city and named him as a defendant.
September 11, 2012
Source: ksl.com
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 2 favorable
Received a 12-0 vote from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, which found he meets its standards, in the report it shows voters for his 2026 retention question. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 98% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him.
October 15, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: judges.utah.gov
Received a 13-0 vote to retain from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission in its 2020 report. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 98% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him. He scored above other juvenile judges on temperament, administration and fairness.
July 13, 2020Favorable on Impartiality
Source: utahjpec.file.force.com
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
Received a 12-0 vote from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, which found he meets its standards, in the report it shows voters for his 2026 retention question. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 98% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him.
October 15, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: judges.utah.gov
Received a 13-0 vote to retain from the Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission in its 2020 report. He passed all 8 minimum standards, and 98% of surveyed court users recommended keeping him. He scored above other juvenile judges on temperament, administration and fairness.
July 13, 2020Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: utahjpec.file.force.com
Sources: vote.utah.gov2