78A-7-101.5. Creation of justice court -- Not of record -- Independent branch of local government -- Classes of justice courts.
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Effective 5/1/2024
78A-7-101.5. Creation of justice court -- Not of record -- Independent branch of local government -- Classes of justice courts.
(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