2006 Utah Code - 78-5-102 — Offices of justice court judges.

     78-5-102.   Offices of justice court judges.
     (1) Justice court judges holding office in:
     (a) county precincts are county justice court judges; and
     (b) cities or towns are municipal justice court judges.
     (2) With the concurrence of the governing bodies of both the county and municipality, a justice court judge may hold both the offices of county and municipal justice court judge.
     (3) The county legislative body may establish a single precinct or divide the county into multiple precincts to create county justice courts for public convenience.
     (4) (a) The governing body may assign as many justice court judges to a court as required for efficient judicial administration.
     (b) If more than one judge is assigned to a court, any citations, informations, or complaints within that court shall be assigned to the judges at random.
     (5) A municipality or county may contract with any other municipality or municipalities within the county under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act, to establish a justice court. A justice court established under Title 11, Chapter 13, shall meet the requirements for certification under Section 78-5-139. A justice court established under Title 11, Chapter 13, shall have territorial jurisdiction as if established separately.

Amended by Chapter 21, 1999 General Session