78A-7-101. Creation of justice court — Not of record — Independent branch of local government — Classes of justice courts.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-7-101- Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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Under Article VIII, Section 1, Utah Constitution, there is created a court not of record known as the justice court. |
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The judges of this court are justice court judges. |
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A justice court is:
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a court of this state in accordance with Section 78A-1-101; |
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a part of the state judiciary even though the justice court is funded and staffed by a municipality or county; and |
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independent from the other branches of government for a municipality or county. |
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A justice court may not be treated as part of the executive or legislative branches or offices of a municipality or county. |
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A municipality or county may only operate a justice court as authorized by this chapter. |
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Justice courts shall be divided into the following classes:
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Class I: 501 or more case filings per month; |
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Class II: 201-500 case filings per month; |
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Class III: 61-200 case filings per month; and |
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Class IV: 60 or fewer case filings per month. |
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Amended by Chapter 475, 2023 General Session
