Utah § 78A-7-101.5 Creation of justice court -- Not of record -- Independent branch of local government -- Classes of justice courts.

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§ 78A-7-101.5 — Creation of justice court -- Not of record -- Independent branch of local government -- Classes of justice courts.

Utah § 78A-7-101.5

Title 78AJudiciary and Judicial Administration

Ch. 78A-7Justice Court

Part 78A-7-1Creation, Jurisdiction, and Procedure

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 78A-7-101.5 (2026).

Text

(1)(1)(a) Under Article VIII, Section 1, Utah Constitution, there is created a court not of record known as the justice court.

(1)(b) The judges of this court are justice court judges.

(2)A justice court is:

(2)(a) a court of this state in accordance with Section 78A-1-101;

(2)(b) a part of the state judiciary even though the justice court is funded and staffed by a municipality or county; and

(2)(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:

(5)(a) Class I: 501 or more c

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(1) (1)(a) Under Article VIII, Section 1, Utah Constitution, there is created a court not of record known as the justice court.
(1)(b) The judges of this court are justice court judges.
(2) A justice court is:
(2)(a) a court of this state in accordance with Section 78A-1-101;
(2)(b) a part of the state judiciary even though the justice court is funded and staffed by a municipality or county; and
(2)(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:
(5)(a) Class I: 501 or more case filings per month;
(5)(b) Class II: 201-500 case filings per month;
(5)(c) Class III: 61-200 case filings per month; and
(5)(d) Class IV: 60 or fewer case filings per month.