2006 Utah Code - 78-5-104 — Jurisdiction.

     78-5-104.   Jurisdiction.
     (1) Justice courts have jurisdiction over class B and C misdemeanors, violation of ordinances, and infractions committed within their territorial jurisdiction, except those offenses over which the juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction.
     (2) Justice courts have jurisdiction of small claims cases under Title 78, Chapter 6, Small Claims Courts, if the defendant resides in or the debt arose within the territorial jurisdiction of the justice court.

Amended by Chapter 215, 1997 General Session