Auditors say Utah courts need more oversight, accountability

A state audit recommends that Utah lawmakers increase oversight of the court system. The report suggests that the judiciary has prioritized its independence over accountability.
An audit recommended that Utah lawmakers consider adding members of the legislative and executive branch to help oversee the courts, saying the judiciary has prioritized independence over accountability.
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