| (1) |
A justice court judge shall conduct all official court business in a courtroom or office located in a public facility which is conducive and appropriate to the administration of justice. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-7-213
| (2) |
| (a) |
A county justice court may, at the direction of the county legislative body, hold justice court anywhere in the county as needed but may only hear cases arising within its precinct. |
| (b) |
A municipal justice court judge shall hold court in the municipality where the court is located. |
| (c) |
Justice courts may also hold court or conduct hearings or court business in any facility or location authorized by rule of the Judicial Council. |
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| (3) |
Justice courts shall be open and judicial business shall be transacted:
| (a) |
five days per week; or |
| (b) |
no less than four days per week for at least 11 hours per day. |
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| (4) |
The legislative body of the county, city, or town shall establish operating hours for the justice courts within the requirements of Subsection (3) and the code of judicial administration. |
| (5) |
The hours the courts are open shall be posted conspicuously at the courts and in local public buildings. |
| (6) |
The clerk of the court and judges of justice courts shall attend the court at regularly scheduled times. |
| (7) |
By July 1, 2011, all justice courts shall use a common case management system and disposition reporting system as specified by the Judicial Council. |
Amended by Chapter 205, 2012 General Session
