78A-7-205. Required training — Failure to attend.
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A justice court judge shall meet the continuing education requirements of the Judicial Council. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-7-205
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
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Successful completion of the continuing education requirement includes instruction regarding competency and understanding of constitutional provisions and laws relating to the jurisdiction of the court, rules of evidence, and rules of civil and criminal procedure as indicated by a certificate awarded by the Judicial Council. |
| (3) |
The Judicial Council shall file a formal complaint with the Judicial Conduct Commission against each justice court judge who does not comply with this section. |
Amended by Chapter 429, 2019 General Session
