2006 Utah Code - 78-5-106 — Justice court judge authority.

     78-5-106.   Justice court judge authority.
     Justice court judges:
     (1) have the same authority regarding matters within their jurisdiction as judges of courts of record;
     (2) may issue search warrants and warrants of arrest upon a finding of probable cause; and
     (3) may conduct proceedings to determine:
     (a) probable cause for any case within their jurisdiction; and
     (b) an accused person's release on bail or his own recognizance.

Enacted by Chapter 157, 1989 General Session