Disciplinary proceeding was brought against judge. The Judicial Conduct Commission (JCC) issued findings of fact and conclusions of law and an order of censure requiring judge to repay excess salary.
The Supreme Court of Utah held that:
- Censure and repayment of excess salary was warranted for judge who violated salary cap statute for judges who were employed by more than one municipality, and
- Statute that provided that justice court judge’s salary could not be diminished during his term was not violated when municipality honored judge’s request to have his salary reduced to comply with salary cap.