Gov. Spencer J. Cox names Monica Diaz to the Third District Juvenile Court

(SALT LAKE CITY) – Gov. Spencer J. Cox has nominated Monica Diaz to fill the Third District
Juvenile Court judicial vacancy.
“As director of the Utah Sentencing Commission, Monica Diaz demonstrated a thorough
knowledge of the Constitution, respect for the law and expertise in policy,” Gov. Cox said.
“These experiences — as well as her legal work as both a prosecutor and a public defender —
will serve her well as a Juvenile Court judge. I’m proud to recommend her to this important
position.”Diaz currently serves as director of the Utah Sentencing Commission, a position she’s held since 2020.

2020. Prior to her current position, she served as a managing attorney at Utah Juvenile Defender
      Attorneys, LLC and as a deputy district attorney in the Salt Lake County Attorney’s Office.
      Diaz received her J.D. from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, and graduated
      with a bachelor’s of science degree from Westminster College.
      "I am humbled and honored to be appointed by Gov. Cox as a Third District Juvenile Court
      judge,” Diaz said. “I have continually strived to serve the youth and families of Utah and, if
      confirmed, I will continue to serve through the fair, diligent and impartial application of the law."The governor’s nominations are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.