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

(1)
1. (a) Under Article VIII, Section 1, Utah Constitution, there is created a court not of record known as the justice court.
2. (b) The judges of this court are justice court judges.
(2) A justice court is:
1. (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
3. (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:
1. (a) Class I: 501 or more case filings per month;
2. (b) Class II: 201-500 case filings per month;
3. (c) Class III: 61-200 case filings per month; and
4. (d) Class IV: 60 or fewer case filings per month.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 199, 2024 General Session