Creation of justice court -- Not of record -- Independent branch of local government -- Classes of justice courts.
Utah Code § 78A-7-101.5
in effect78A-7-101.5. Creation of justice court -- Not of record -- Independent branch of local government -- Classes of justice courts.
(1)
(a) Under Article VIII, Section 1, Utah Constitution, there is created a court not of record known as the justice court.
(b) The judges of this court are justice court judges.
(2) A justice court is:
(a) a court of this state in accordance with Section 78A-1-101;
(b) a part of the state judiciary even though the justice court is funded and staffed by a municipality or county; and
(c) independent from the other branches of government for a municipality or county.
(3) A justice court may not be treated as part of the executive or legislative branches or offices of a municipality or county.
(4) A municipality or county may only operate a justice court as authorized by this chapter.
(5) Justice courts shall be divided into the following classes:
(a) Class I: 501 or more case filings per month;
(b) Class II: 201-500 case filings per month;
(c) Class III: 61-200 case filings per month; and
(d) Class IV: 60 or fewer case filings per month.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 199, 2024 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title78A/Chapter7/78A-7-S101.5.html?v=C78A-7-S101.5_2024050120240501Fetched: 10/26/2026