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# Jeffrey D. Mann

Utah Third District Court · District Court Judge

## Profile

- Court: Utah Third District Court
- State: Utah
- Role: District Court Judge
- Service status: unknown
- Appointment: Appointed on June 18, 2026. [Utah Third District Court](https://knowjudges.com/kyj/court/ut/utah-third-district-court)

## Summary

Jeffrey D. Mann — Utah Third District Court

## Biography

### Professional career

- Appointed to the Third District Court in 2026 after serving as an assistant solicitor general and directing the Utah Attorney General’s search-and-seizure appellate section.
- Assistant solicitor general and director of the search and seizure section in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Utah Attorney General’s Office; previously practiced at Stirba P.C

### Education

- in Psychology, minor in Logic — Brigham Young University — B.A.
- high honors — University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law; editor of the Utah Law Review — J.D.

### Additional information

- Governor Spencer J. Cox appointed Mann to the Third District Court on June 18, 2026, filling a judicial position created by the Utah Legislature during the 2026 legislative session.
- Authored over 75 appellate briefs and petitions
- handling criminal and civil appeals, criminal defense, and complex civil litigation.
- The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate.
- Mann’s jurisdiction covers the Third District Court in Utah.
- Governor Cox praised Mann’s “deep understanding of the law, extensive appellate experience, and commitment to public service”.
- He also serves on the Standing Committee on Model Utah Criminal Jury Instructions, ensuring jury instructions reflect current Utah law.
- Mann himself expressed honor at the appointment, stating his commitment to uphold the rule of law and ensure equal justice for all.

## Sources

- [Gov. Cox appoints Jeffrey D. Mann to the Third District Court](https://governor.utah.gov/press/gov-cox-appoints-jeffrey-d-mann-to-the-third-district-court/)
- [12th Extraordinary Session 2026 Senate Journal](https://le.utah.gov/Session/ExtraordinarySessions/12thEXSESS26journal.pdf)
- [Third District Court Judges](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/district-courts/third-district-court.html)

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