Debra J. Jensen at a glance
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- Juvenile Court Judge
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- Utah · State
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Debra J. Jensen
Juvenile Court Judge · Utah Second District Juvenile Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of Utah’s Second District Juvenile Court, serving Davis, Morgan, and Weber counties, appointed in June 2018 by Governor Gary R. Herbert
- Earlier in her career, she practiced in private law and as a jurisdictional partner at Kenneth B. Shellen & Associates
- She also worked as Assistant Attorney General in Utah’s Human Services Division
- She has also been an Adjunct Professor at Seattle University and a Business Mentor at Western Governors University
Education
- in Accounting — University of Utah — B.S.
Additional information
- handling child support enforcement and paternity cases.
- Judge Jensen presides over juvenile cases in Davis, Morgan, and Weber counties, part of Utah’s Second Judicial District.
- Board certified as a Child Welfare Law Specialist by the National Association of Counsel for Children.
- Official bio: Utah State Courts — Judge Debra J. Jensen.
- Before joining the bench, Judge Jensen was Managing Attorney for the Davis County Guardian ad Litem Office and held the role of a Guardian ad Litem.
- Recognized for her work in family law and child welfare matters, and has served on multiple advisory boards, including the Utah Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Juvenile Procedure and the Children’s Justice Center Advisory Board for Davis County.
- Governor Herbert described her as having “dedication and compassion” that make her a strong addition to the bench.
- In her own words, she aims to “help strengthen families and work with children” while upholding the rule of law with integrity, fairness, and compassion.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Electronic Media Coverage
Statewide
Utah permits electronic media coverage of public proceedings under statewide UCJA procedures, including proceedings conducted by remote transmission.
This rule governs electronic media coverage of proceedings that are open to the public, including proceedings conducted by remote transmission.UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings ↗
Media Request Process
Statewide
Utah requires requests for electronic media coverage to be made through the court's public information office.
All requests to provide electronic media coverage shall be made to the court’s public information office.UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings ↗
Portable Electronic Devices
Statewide
Utah permits possession and use of portable electronic devices in courthouses unless limited by UCJA Rule 4-401.02 or by directive of the judge.
A person may possess and use a portable electronic device anywhere in a courthouse, except as limited by this rule or directive of the judge.UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices ↗
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Utah prohibits recording, photographing, or transmitting images or sound of court proceedings with portable electronic devices unless allowed under the electronic-media rule or another stated exception.
A person may not use a portable electronic device to record, photograph, or transmit images or sound of court proceedings, except in accordance with rule 4-401.01 or subsection (2)(D) above.UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings
Utah Second District Juvenile Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices
Utah Second District Juvenile Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Utah State Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Utah State Courts official judicial roster ↗UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings ↗UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices ↗