Commission confirms Kelton Sean Patton as Utah County justice court judge

The Utah County Board of County Commissioners ratified the chair’s appointment of Kelton Sean Patton to serve as a justice court judge for Utah County. The appointment followed the nominating commission’s submission of candidates and the statutory process under Utah Code 78A‑7‑202: the commission chair selects a nominee from the list, and the governing legislative body must ratify that appointment.

County Attorney Rob Moore reviewed the statutory procedure before the chair read the resolution appointing Patton. The chair paused after reading the nominee’s name to call for a ratification vote; commissioners voted in favor 3–0. The resolution confirms the appointment and directs that the county complete any follow‑up filing required by state code.