Utah Code 78A-7-101.5. 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-7-101.5
- 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
(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.