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Court Organization, Judges, Court Governance Page Menu Related Information Brochures Court Organization The Utah State Court System is comprised of two appellate courts - the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; trial courts including the District, Juvenile, and Justice Courts; and two administrative bodies - the Judicial Council and the Administrative Office of the Court. District, Juvenile and Justice courts are located in each of the state's eight judicial districts. If you are uncertain of which district you live in, use the Judicial District Locator Map . The links below provide more information about the court system. Navigating the Court System - PDF Courts Utah Supreme Court Supreme Court Overview Supreme Court Home Page Utah Court of Appeals Court of Appeals Overview Court of Appeals Home Page Utah District Courts District Court Overview District Court Home Page Utah Juvenile Courts Juvenile Court Overview Juvenile Court Home Page Utah Justice Courts Justice Court Overview Justice Court Home Page Judges and Court Commissioners Judges Watch "The Judges" Video Visit the Judges' Biographical Information web page to learn about Utah's justices and judges. See the Judge Selection and Evaluation web page for information about how Utah judges are selected, and how their performance is evaluated. The conduct of Utah's judges is guided by the Code of Judicial Conduct and judicial ethics opinions . The Judicial Conduct Commission investigates complaints about Utah state, county and municipal judges. Court Commissioners Court commissioners are quasi-judicial officers who have the authority to review paperwork, hold hearings, gather evidence, and conduct settlement and pretrial conferences. They can also make recommendations to a judge, recommend sanctions and enter orders. A commissioner's recommendation is the order of the court unless or until it is modified by a judge. In Judicial Districts 1-4 , commissioners hear most matters in domestic cases including divorce, custody, and protective orders. Performance evaluation of commissioners is governed by Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 3-111 . Complaints about commissioners are governed by Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 3-201.02 Utah Code 78A-5-107 , Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 3-201 , Rule 3-201.02 , and Rule 3-111 , and the Code of Judicial Conduct govern court commissioners. Court Governance Judicial Council The Utah Judicial Council is the policy-making body for the judiciary. It has the constitutional authority to adopt uniform rules for the administration of all the courts in the state. The Council also sets standards for judicial performance, court facilities, support services, and judicial and non-judicial staff levels. The Council consists of fourteen members. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court chairs the Council. The other members include: a Supreme Court Justice; a judge of the Court of Appeals; five District Court judges; two Juvenile Court judges; three Justice Court judges; a state bar representative; and the State Court Administrator, who serves as secretariat to the Council. The judges serve three-year terms, and the state bar representative also serves three years. List of current Judicial Council members. The Judicial Council holds monthly meetings throughout the state. All the meetings are open and may be attended by interested parties. They provide an opportunity for other branches of government, federal agencies, and citizens to present issues and concerns directly to the judiciary. Judicial Council Meeting Minutes Judicial Council Meeting Schedule Boards of Judges By rule, the Judicial Council established a Board of Judges for each level of court. Boards of Judges adopt administrative rules in accordance with the guidelines of the Council, advise the Council, supervise the implementation of Council policies and serve as liaisons between judges and the Council. 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Utah Supreme Court Related Content Appellate Clerk's Office-Hours and Location Appellate Court Fees and Information - PDF Cameras in Appellate Courtrooms - PDF Clerkships in the Courts Court Reporters Approved to Report Proceedings in a Capital Case - PDF Court Transcribers (Official List) - PDF Notification Service-Get e-mail notification when Appellate opinions are posted. Problem Solving Courts Resources for Attorneys State Law Library-Hours, location and resources. Supreme Court Directory Court of Appeals Directory Utah Standards of Professionalism and Civility-as recommended by the Supreme Courts' Advisory Committee on Professionalism. Webex Etiquette Guide for Utah Court of Appeals Oral Argument - PDF Webex Etiquette Guide for Utah Supreme Court Oral Argument - PDF This Week's Opinions View the notice of upcoming Opinions from the Utah Supreme Court. Supreme Court Live Audio Streaming and Audio Archive Listen to the Oral Arguments. Supreme Court Opinions All Supreme Court opinions published since 1996. Supreme Court Oral Argument Calendars View oral argument calendars Practitioner's Guide to Oral Argument Before the Utah Supreme Court - PDF Supreme Court Standing Orders Read the Supreme Court Standing Orders. Appellate Docket Search Search for appellate cases by case number. Petitions for Certiorari View Petitions for Certiorari. Appellate Mediation The Utah Court of Appeals created the Appellate Mediation Office in 1998 to allow parties an alternative method of resolving their disputes. Affidavit and Application for Waiver of Court Fees (Appellate) - PDF | Word Appellate Court Records Overview of the Utah Supreme Court Read about the functions of the Utah Supreme Court. Supreme Court Justices Read the biographies of the Supreme Court Justices. Utah Supreme Court Justices Supreme Court Courtroom Appellate Court Checklists Checklist for Appellate Jurisdiction - PDF | Word Checklist for Petitions: Writ of Certiorari - PDF Checklist for Briefs - PDF Checklist for Appellant's Reply Briefs - PDF Checklist for Petition for Rehearing - PDF Certificate of Compliance with Rule 24(a)(11) - PDF | Word Appellate Procedure Guides and Forms See our Appeals page Brief on Disc Create an Enhanced Brief - PDF Save a Document as PDF - PDF Bar Admissions Order for Temporary Amendments to Bar Admission Procedures During COVID-19 Outbreak (4/21/2020) - PDF Attorney Oath General Instructions - PDF SAMPLE Attorney Oath - PDF Fees & Filing Information Fees & Filing Information - PDF |
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District Courts Related Content Grand Jury Schedule View the most current Grand Jury schedule. Judicial District Locator Map Find out which judicial district you live in. Court Contact Information Problem Solving Courts Tax Judges and Decisions Water Judges and Decisions Overview of District Court Learn about your district court. District Court Judges Read District Court Judges biographies in the Gallery of Judges. Jury Service General Jury information, Online Qualification. Model Utah Jury Instructions Problem-Solving Courts Problem-Solving Courts include: Adult Drug Courts Adult Mental Health Courts Juvenile Mental Health Court Juvenile Family Dependency Drug Courts Juvenile Drug Courts Veterans Drug Court Problem-Solving Courts are located throughout the state to provide programs specific to individual needs. District Court Fine Schedule Fine amount information. Rights of Criminal Defendants Video English - YouTube Español - YouTube District Court Homepages First Judicial District Second Judicial District Third Judicial District Fourth Judicial District Fifth Judicial District Sixth Judicial District Seventh Judicial District Eighth Judicial District Previous Next Brigham RichField Vernal Matheson Logan Farmington Ogden |
Juvenile Courts Page Menu Related Information Juvenile Court MyCase Make Online Payment Adoption Court Improvement Program Educating Youth in State Care Evidence Based Practices in Utah Juvenile Court FAQ - Juveniles and Juvenile Court Glossary of Juvenile-Related Terms Judicial District Map Parental Consent Waiver for Abortion Petition for Removal from DCFS Custody Problem Solving Courts Protective Orders Public Access to Juvenile Courts Victim-Offender Mediation Victim Services Juvenile Court Petition Cover Sheet - PDF Juvenile Court Report Card to the Community Juvenile Court Report Card to the Community General Juvenile Court Information Juvenile Court: an Introduction for Kids and Families Juvenile Court Terms Glossary and Acronym Guide - PDF Overview of the Juvenile Court A description of the types of cases the juvenile court handles Utah's Juvenile Courts (brochure) | Los Tribunales de Menores de Utah Juvenile Court Judges Biographies and photos of juvenile court judges Watch Rights of Juvenile Defendants Video Rights of Juvenile Defendants Video (English) - YouTube Rights of Juvenile Defendants Video (Español) - YouTube Watch Navigating the Juvenile Court - Delinquencies Video Navigating the Juvenile Court - Delinquencies - YouTube Navigating the Juvenile Court - Delinquencies (Español) - YouTube Juvenile Court Websites Second District Third District Fourth District Fifth District Child Welfare A Child's Journey Through the Child Welfare System Time Requirements for Dependency, Abuse, and Neglect Cases Child Welfare Statutory Time Requirements Report - PDF Motion for a Copy of the Record of the Proceedings in a Child Welfare Matter - PDF Forms to request the court to order the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to remove a person's name from the Licensing Database. The Licensing Database lists people who have been found by DCFS to have committed severe abuse or neglect of a child - PDF | Word 1600JU Watch Navigating Your Child Welfare Case - A Guide for Parents A Guide for Parents Involved in the Utah Juvenile Court System (English) - YouTube Cómo actuar cuando se tiene un caso de bienestar de menores (Spanish subtitles) - YouTube Child Welfare Appeals Child Welfare Appeals - Child Welfare cases include abuse, neglect and dependency proceedings, and termination of parental rights cases and adoptions. An appeal is a review by a higher court of a lower court's final judgment or decree. An appeal is not a new trial, and no new evidence will be accepted. Child Welfare Mediation Child Welfare Mediation involves the use of a skilled and unbiased third party to assist families, agencies, and attorneys in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution regarding child welfare and placement issues. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - A CASA volunteer is an advocate for children under the court's jurisdiction for abuse, neglect or dependency. Children who otherwise would not have a voice in court benefit from talking to someone they can trust - someone they know is there to help them - a CASA. CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the Office of the Guardian ad Litem and the court by gathering relevant information about the child and the family, and getting to know the child. Emancipation Parents are legally obligated to provide the basic needs for their children until they are eighteen. If a person under eighteen marries or joins the U.S. Armed Forces, parents are no longer responsible for supporting them or for making decisions for them. Utah has an emancipation law ( Utah Code §78A-6-801 et seq. ) which allows a minor 16 years or older to ask the juvenile court to declare them emancipated. Emancipation gives a minor under eighteen the rights and responsibilities of an adult. Emancipation forms are available on the court's website. Expungement of Juvenile Record Expungement is the process of sealing a criminal case after the case has been resolved. Some adult records and juvenile records can be expunged, under conditions specified in state law. Guardian ad Litem (GAL) A guardian ad litem is a lawyer appointed by the court to look after the interests of an infant, child or incompetent person during court proceedings. The guardian ad litem may represent children in custody actions where there are allegations of abuse or neglect, or in protective order proceedings. The guardian ad litem also represents children who are in foster care. Guardianship of a Minor Guardianship of a minor gives a guardian the legal authority to make decisions regarding the minor. Use the Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) to complete the papers to ask the court to establish guardianship of a minor. Read the laws about guardians of minors in the Utah Code: §75-5-201 to 75-5-212 Watch a 3-part narrated presentation describing the guardianship of a minor process: Part 1: Guardianship of a Minor Basics (5.5 minutes) Part 2: District Court Procedures (8 minutes) Part 3: Responsibilities, Termination, and Modification (5 minutes) Juvenile Justice Process Juvenile Justice Services provides an explanation illustrating the juvenile justice process . Juvenile Court Petition Cover Sheet 1138XX Problem-Solving Courts Problem-Solving Courts , including Adult Drug Courts; Adult Mental Health Courts; Juvenile Mental Health Court; Juvenile Family Dependency Drug Courts; Juvenile Drug Courts; and Veterans Drug Court are located throughout the state to provide programs specific to individual needs. Declaration of Financial Status Forms 1200JU 1200.5JU |
Justice Courts An Overview of Justice Courts Read about the functions of the Justice Courts. Justice Court Judges Read the biographies for Justice court judges in the Gallery of Judges. Justice Court Locations Find a Justice Court near you. Justice Court Resources Resources for Justice Court judges and clerks. Justice Court Websites Use the Utah City and County Government page to see if your city or county justice court provides information online. Provided by Utah.gov Problem Solving Courts Justice Court Courtroom |
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Problem Solving Courts Page Menu Background The establishment of problem-solving courts in the State of Utah is part of a collaborative approach with an individualized plan for each participant. Courts have observed that the same offenders appear in their courts time and time again. It seemed as if traditional methods of dealing with certain afflictions, such as through strict probation or mandatory imprisonment did not correct the fundamental problem. Drug courts work by recognizing that unless substance abuse ends, fines and jail time are unlikely to prevent future criminal activity. Consequently, drug courts, through frequent testing and court supervision, focus upon eliminating drug addiction as a long- term solution to crime. Since the first drug court in Utah was established in Third District Court (Salt Lake) in 1996, the program has spread quickly. There are an estimated 700-800 participants statewide and hundreds of successful graduates. Although a number of drug courts exist within the State of Utah, all programs have incorporated a set of ten components created by the United States Department of Justice. These guidelines establish structural components across drug courts while each jurisdiction independently handles matters such as treatment providers and participatory restrictions. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Key Components Key Component #1 Drug courts integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system case processing. Key Component #2 Using a non-adversarial approach, prosecution and defense counsel promote public safety while protecting participants' due process rights. Key Component #3 Eligible participants are identified early and promptly placed in the drug court program. Key Component #4 Drug courts provide access to a continuum of alcohol, drug, and other related treatment and rehabilitation services. Key Component #5 Abstinence is monitored by frequent alcohol and other drug testing. Key Component #6 A coordinated strategy governs drug court responses to participants' compliance. Key Component #7 Ongoing judicial interaction with each drug court participant is essential. Key Component #8 Monitoring and evaluation measure the achievement of program goals and gauge effectiveness. Key Component #9 Continuing interdisciplinary education promotes effective drug court planning, implementation, and operations. Key Component #10 Forging partnerships among drug courts, public agencies, and community-based organizations generates local support and enhances drug court program effectiveness. Mental health courts were created to assist those convicted of a crime who need a more streamlined approach. DUI courts only recently were added to the problem-solving courts roster. These courts are specific to repeat offenders. Veteran's drug court provides United States Veteran's with an opportunity to improve their lives through a dedicated team of experts. Whether adult or juvenile, these problem-solving courts reach the heart of the issue using techniques specifically fit to those needs. The Utah State Courts are committed to the improvement of the way of life for those who walk through our doors. Problem-Solving Courts First District Court Adult Drug Court Locations Logan & Brigham Adult Mental Health Court Locations Logan & Brigham Juvenile Mental Health Court Locations Logan & Brigham Second District Court Adult Drug Court Locations Farmington & Ogden Adult Mental Health Court Locations Farmington & Ogden Juvenile Family Dependency Drug Court Locations Farmington & Ogden Juvenile Drug Court Locations Ogden Third District Court Adult Drug Court Locations Salt Lake City , Park City , & Tooele Adult Mental Health Court Locations Salt Lake City & West Valley Juvenile Family Dependency Drug Court Locations Salt Lake City & West Jordan Juvenile Drug Court Locations Salt Lake City Juvenile Mental Health Court Locations Salt Lake City Veteran’s Drug Court Locations Salt Lake City Fourth District Court Adult Drug Court Locations Nephi , Fillmore , Provo & Heber Adult Mental Health Court Locations Provo Juvenile Family Dependency Drug Court Locations American Fork , Provo & Spanish Fork Juvenile Drug Court Locations Provo Veteran’s Drug Court Locations Provo Fifth District Court Adult Drug Court Locations Cedar City & St. George Adult Mental Health Court Locations Cedar City & St. George Juvenile Family Dependency Drug Court Locations St. George Sixth District Court Adult Drug Court Locations Kanab , Manti & Richfield Adult Mental Health Court Locations Richfield Seventh District Court Adult Drug Court Locations Price , Castle Dale , Moab & Monticello Adult Mental Health Court Locations Carbon County & Emery County Juvenile Family Dependency Drug Court Locations Price & Moab Eighth District Court Adult Drug Court Locations Vernal Forms for Court Use Only Problem Solving Court Introduction and Application Instructions - PDF Problem Solving Court Application Form - PDF Problem Solving Courts Checklists Utah Adult DUI Court Certification Checklist - PDF | Word Utah Adult Drug Court Certification Checklist - PDF | Word Utah Juvenile Drug Court Certification Checklist - PDF | Word Utah Family Dependency Court Certification Checklist - PDF | Word Utah Mental Health Court Certification Checklist - PDF | Word Utah Veteran Veterans Court Certification Checklist - PDF | Word |
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Court Governance Utah Judicial Council The Utah Judicial Council is the policy-making body for the judiciary. It has the constitutional authority to adopt uniform rules for the administration of all court levels. The Council also sets standards for judicial performance, court facilities, information technology, support services, and judicial and non-judicial staff levels. The Council consists of sixteen members. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court chairs the Council. The other members include: one Supreme Court Justice; one Court of Appeals judge; six District Court judges; three Juvenile Court judges; three Justice Court judges; and a state bar representative. The State Court Administrator serves as secretariat to the Council. The members serve three-year terms. List of Judicial Council Members Utah Judicial Council History 1973-1997 - PDF Utah Judicial Council History 1998-2010 - PDF The Judicial Council holds monthly meetings throughout the state. All Judicial Council meetings are open to the public. The meetings provide an opportunity for other branches of government, federal agencies, and citizens to have issues addressed by the judiciary. Individuals interested in appearing before the Council should contact the State Court Administrator . Judicial Council Meeting Minutes Judicial Council Meeting Schedule Boards of Judges The Judicial Council is required to establish a board of judges for each level of court ( Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 1-301 ). Code of Judicial Administration Rule 1-304 identifies the authority and duties of boards of judges, including adopting administrative rules in accordance with the guidelines of the Council, advising the Council, supervising the implementation of Council policies, and serving as liaisons between judges and the Council. Members of Board of Appellate Court Judges Members of Board of District Court Judges Members of Board of Juvenile Court Judges Members of Board of Justice Court Judges Members of Board of Senior Judges The Administrative Office of the Courts Utah Code §78A-2-105 provides for the appointment of a State Court Administrator who shall serve at the pleasure of the Council, the Supreme Court, or both. The duties of the State Court Administrator are found in Utah Code §78A-2-107 . The State Court Administrator, per guidelines found in Utah Code §78A-2-108 , is assisted by a Deputy Administrator; Assistant Administrator; Appellate; District; Juvenile; Justice Court Administrators; Trial Court Executives; and management staff in the following areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution Communications Court Security Data and Research Education Facilities Fairness and Accountability Finance Guardian ad Litem General Counsel Human Resources Information Technology Internal Audit Law Library Legislative support staff The Administrative Office of the Courts provides staff to various Supreme Court rules committees, boards of judges, standing and ad hoc committees, and nominating commissions, and provides support to Clerks of Court and Trial Court Executives throughout the state. |
Alerts, Policies, and Information Page Menu Attending a Remote Hearing The public is able to attend most court hearings, even if it is being held remotely. Some courts are adding the Webex Event link in the online calendar . If there is no link in the calendar, contact the judge's team and request a link. If there is no contact information for the judge's team, contact the court location to request a link. We have created easy guides to help walk you through how to participate in a remote court hearing: First Time Users of Cisco Webex Meetings - PDF Webex Tips for Pro SE Litigants - PDF Webex Tips for Jurors: Jury Selection (voir dire) - PDF Information about Filing Documents (Filing by email) People representing themselves may file documents by emailing them to the court . COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information The Utah Judiciary is committed to the open, fair, and efficient administration of justice under the law. If you are feeling unwell or may have been exposed to COVID-19 and have questions concerning your case, please contact the courts using our Online Directory . Administrative Order Terminating COVID-19-Related Orders (8/26/2022) - PDF Archive Information Regarding the Utah Courts Response to COVID-19 |
Privacy Policy (Last updated August 1, 2019) Thank you for visiting the Utah Courts' website. Our privacy policy describes how the Administrative Office of the Courts ("AOC," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information and device information when you visit / and any subdomains and internet-accessible applications developed, owned, or controlled by the AOC (collectively "the Site"), as outlined in this Privacy Policy. Definitions "Personal information" means any information that we collect through the Site that could serve to identify an individual, for example: first and last name, telephone number, physical address, email address, etc. "Device information" means any automatically collected information about your device, including information about your web browser and type of operating system, IP address, time zone, relevant cookies that are installed on your device, the time and date of your visit, the individual web pages that you view, the time spent on those pages, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and other statistics and information about how you interact with the Site. This information does not recognize the identity of the visitor and is not used to track or record information specific to the individual. We Collect Personal Information and Device Information When you choose to use the Site, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information and device information as stated in this Privacy Policy and any records access rules promulgated by the Utah Judicial Council (described in greater detail below). As part of court case processing, other individuals may provide to the AOC personal information about you in court records. Personal Information and How We Use It The personal information that we collect is used: to provide court services to you (and other individuals involved in your court case, if any); to communicate with you; to improve and optimize the Site; and to increase our ability to fulfill our public mission to provide the people an open, fair, efficient, and independent system for the advancement of justice under the law. We will not use your personal information or disclose your personal information to anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. Device Information and How We Use It We collect Device Information using the following technologies: "Cookies" are data files that are placed on your device and often include an anonymous unique identifier. These are sent to your browser from the Site and are stored on your device. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies, and know when a cookie is being sent to your computer. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website. For more information about cookies, and how to disable cookies, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org . "Log files" track actions occurring on the Site, and collect data including your IP address, browser type, device type, Internet service provider, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. "Web beacons," "tags," and "pixels" are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the Site. The device information we collect serves as part of our statistical analysis about the use of the Site so we can review, design and enhance the user experience. The AOC may detect user IP addresses for providing location-based user information and services. We do not attempt to associate device information with personal information unless explicitly stated. Court Records The constitutions of Utah and of the United States protect the people's right to an open and public court. Anyone can attend most court hearings, and anyone can view and obtain a copy of most court records. However, the people who do business with the courts—parties, witnesses, victims, jurors, and others—have rights of privacy also protected by our state and federal constitutions. Neither right is absolute; each is balanced by the other. Still, to participate in the judicial process, people sacrifice a good deal of their privacy. It is a sacrifice necessary to protect the integrity and accountability of the courts. The Utah Supreme Court and the Utah Judicial Council have adopted rules that regulate court records. Some records are closed, but most are public ( Rule 4-202.02 ). Even closed records can be viewed by some ( Rule 4-202.03 ). Public records are provided to anyone who asks, and some public records are posted on this website. There may be a fee for access to some records ( Rule 4-202.08 ). Non-public records may be shared with other governmental entities under certain conditions ( Rule 4-202.10 ). There is a process for requesting access to a record ( Rule 4-202.04 and Rule 4-202.05 ), for requesting that a record be closed ( Rule 4-202.04 and Rule 4-202.05 ), and for appealing an adverse decision of either request ( Rule 4-202.07 ). A person may redact sensitive information from a record if the information is not needed for the case ( Rule 4-202.09 ). There is a process for correcting errors in records ( URCP 60 and URCrP 30 ). The following rules regulate access to court records: Rule 4-202. Purpose. Rule 4-202.01. Definitions. Rule 4-202.02. Records classification. Rule 4-202.03. Records access. Rule 4-202.04. Request to access a record associated with a case; request to classify a record associated with a case. Rule 4-202.05. Request to access an administrative record; research; request to classify an administrative record; request to create an index. Rule 4-202.06. Response to request to access or classify a court record. Rule 4-202.07. Appeals. Rule 4-202.08. Fees for records, information and services. Rule 4-202.09. Miscellaneous. Rule 4-202.10. Record sharing. Third-Party Websites and Services The Site may provide links to (or links from) third-party websites or services, none of which are governed by this Privacy Policy. To the extent that any linked third-party websites or services you visit are not owned or controlled by the AOC, we are not responsible for those websites' or services' content or information practices. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site or service before providing any personal information. The Site uses Google Analytics , but does not use the Google Analytics Advertising Features. For more information, see "How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps," located at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ . The AOC uses third-party solutions for processing credit cards transactions. The third-party vendors have their own privacy policies and the AOC does not exercise control over these websites or their privacy practices. Systems offered by the AOC that collect and process payment credit card information are highly secured and fully hosted solutions. This means that the AOC does not retain credit card numbers or security codes. Further, when you enter personal information online, that information is encrypted prior to transmission using a security protocol called SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). The AOC maintains official social media accounts on behalf of the Utah Courts on third-party websites, including YouTube (link is to external site), Twitter (link is to external site), and Facebook (link is to external site), to broadcast information about the Utah Courts to a wider audience. When you visit official Utah Courts social media pages, the AOC does not request, collect, or record personally identifiable information. Information collected by the AOC will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating and maintaining those accounts. Please be aware that privacy policies of third-party websites may not be the same as the privacy policy governing the Site. Retweets, likes, or follows of any person or organization on any social media page are not endorsements. 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The AOC maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality of information transmitted online, including but not limited to encryption, firewalls and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). Any authorized third parties must be committed to the same principles and are required by contract to follow the same policy and guidelines as the AOC in protecting this information. Users should be aware that even though protections are in place, the AOC cannot guarantee against the occurrence of hardware failure, unauthorized or unlawful intrusion, or other technical problems. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. 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Accessibility Information Page Menu If you need special accommodations in order to participate in activities of the Utah State Courts, contact the clerk of court for the location where your case is being held. Please try to make your request for accommodations as far in advance as possible in order to allow the court time to review your request and make arrangements for the accommodation. Who can get an accommodation? You can receive reasonable accommodations from the courts if you have a disability that limits one or more major life activity. Major life activities include: caring for yourself performing manual tasks walking seeing hearing speaking breathing learning working Examples of disabilities include mobility or other motor impairments, psychological and mental illness, visual impairments, and hearing loss. What kinds of accommodations may the court provide? Accommodations may include: Making reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures. For example, alternative time schedules, conferences by phone. Furnishing, at no charge, auxiliary aids and services, equipment, devices, materials in alternative formats, readers for the blind or others, or certified interpreters for persons with a hearing loss. Relocating services or programs to accessible facilities. Providing services at alternative sites. The court cannot disregard the law to grant a request for an accommodation. For example, the court cannot extend the statute of limitations for filing an action for a person with a disability. The court also cannot provide a free attorney as an accommodation. What if the court offers a different accommodation? Do I have to accept it? The court can offer a different accommodation than what you requested. For example, if a juror is blind and requests that written materials be transcribed into Braille, the court can consider alternatives, such as providing a reader or a tape-recorded transcript of the written material. The accommodation offered may not be your first choice. Although the court is not required to provide the best accommodation, it must provide one that will effectively allow you to participate in court proceedings. Sometimes the clerk of court does not have the authority to grant the requested accommodation. For example, you may ask the clerk to change your hearing date because of your disability. You may need to file a motion with the court to ask the judge to grant the continuance. Can the court deny my request? The court can deny your request for accommodation in certain circumstances. The court does not have to provide personal devices such as wheelchairs, prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids to people with disabilities. The court does not have to provide services of a personal nature such as assistance with eating, toileting, and dressing. A request can be denied if the accommodation would place an excessive burden on the courts financial or staff resources. A request can be denied if the accommodation would significantly change the kinds of services that judicial officers normally provide to court users. If the court denies your request, you can file a complaint with the Administrative Office of the Courts by following the process explained in Rule of Judicial Administration 3-417 . Utah State Courts Contacts Statewide ADA Coordinator Keisa Williams 801-578-3856 Facilities Questions Chris Talbot 801-578-3881 Utah Resources Disability Law Center 1-800-662-9080 1-800-550-4182 (TTY) Relay Utah 1-800-346-4128 or 711 Utah Assistive Technology Program (UATP) Utah State Office of Rehabilitation The Americans with Disabilities Act The federal government provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act online at http://www.ada.gov/ . The full text of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C., § 12101 et seq.) is available online at www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm . |
CASA Program CASA Program Contact Us Frequently Asked Questions Forms More About Us Volunteers A Powerful Voice in a Child's Life. Each year, over 500,000 children in the United States are thrust into the juvenile court system through no fault of their own. The Utah Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program is looking for volunteers, 21 and older, to work with abused and neglected children. A CASA Volunteer serves as the eyes and ears of the Office of the Guardian ad Litem and the court by gathering relevant information about the child and the family, and most importantly, getting to know the child-the one about whom all these decisions will be made. Please also visit www.UtahCASA.org . |
Office of Guardian ad Litem The Office of Guardian ad Litem provides attorneys to represent the best interests of children and teens in cases of alleged abuse, neglect, and dependency in the juvenile courts. Sometimes those young people are in foster care, but most often they are able to safely remain at home while the family engages in court-ordered services designed to resolve the circumstances that gave rise to state intervention. "It is the Guardian ad Litem's duty to stand in the shoes of the child and to weigh the factors as the child would weigh them if his judgment were mature and he was not of tender years." - J.W.F v. Schoolcraft, 763 P.2d 1217, 1222 (Utah Ct. App. 1988) The Office performs this service with more than 40 lawyers, trained in this unique and highly specialized area of the law. Cache County Office of Guardian ad Litem Davis County Office of Guardian ad Litem Emery County Office of Guardian ad Litem Iron County Office of Guardian ad Litem Salt Lake County Office of Guardian ad Litem (Salt Lake City) Salt Lake County Office of Guardian ad Litem (West Jordan) Sanpete County Office of Guardian ad Litem Sevier County Office of Guardian ad Litem Uintah County Office of Guardian ad Litem Utah County Office of Guardian ad Litem Washington County Office of Guardian ad Litem Weber County Office of Guardian ad Litem The Office of Guardian ad Litem performs this service together with dedicated support staff and a pool of trained citizen volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) . In addition to the GAL attorneys employed by the State, the GAL Office also trains and certifies local attorneys to work in the Private Guardian ad Litem program (PGAL). PGAL attorneys work in district court high-conflict cases involving issues of custody and visitation, and where there may be allegations of abuse or neglect of a child. Utah attorneys wanting to participate in the PGAL program can find the online application and training material on the Private Attorney Guardian ad Litem Online Application and Training Program webpage. In court cases where a family is in crisis, and where children are being mistreated or are not receiving proper care, there is no one with more at stake than the child. A Guardian ad Litem ensures that the child's rights are protected, the child's voice is heard, and the child's best interests are advanced. If you are interested in learning more about the CASA volunteer program, visit https://www.utahcasa.org . Guardian ad Litem Oversight Committee - PDF |
Utah State Law Library Related Information Utah State Law Library About the Library Library Collections Library Services Legal Research Library Presentations Need help? Search the law library catalog The State Law Library is open to the public. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except federal and state holidays . Patrons can use the library's computers to access XChange, OCAP and forms on the court's website, as well as our print collection (briefs, superseded Utah code, and other materials), and use the library's copier and scanner. Patrons are welcome to: use the library's computers to access XChange, OCAP and forms on the court's website; access our print collection (briefs, superseded Utah code, and other materials); use the library's copier and scanner. Library staff can also provide help by phone and email. Phone: 801-238-7990 Email: library@utcourts.gov XChange Patrons can access XChange at many district court locations . Call ahead to verify that a specific courthouse has XChange access. Find Ask Know what you're looking for? Search the law library catalog Databases available in the Law Library Not sure what you're looking for? Reference: 801-238-7990 Email: library@utcourts.gov Text: 801-432-0TXT (0898) Get Learn Want us to send you something? Document Delivery Service Want to learn about the law? Presentations & Tours Utah Legal Research Federal Legal Research The library is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except federal and state holidays . Utah State Law Library | 450 S. State Street | 801-238-7990 | Directions | View Map |
Mediation / Arbitration Related Information List of Court Mediation Programs Frequently Asked Questions Information for Mediators/Arbitrators Governing Rules and Statutes About the Court Roster Court Roster of Mediators/Arbitrators Divorce Mediation Glossary of Legal Terms Utah Mediation Best Practice Guide - PDF What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? Formal litigation - suing someone in court - has been used to resolve civil disputes for centuries. This traditional method of resolving disputes can be costly and time consuming. Many people don't know that there is another way of resolving disputes without going to court: it's called alternative dispute resolution. Mediation and arbitration are two alternative dispute resolution processes available through the courts. These methods can be faster, less expensive, and more satisfying than litigation. Information about Mediation Services The Alternative Dispute Resolution programs encourage the use of ADR to the extent that it serves the interests of the involved parties. It is not intended to replace traditional litigation, only to supplement it, and to provide more flexibility in resolving disputes. The court has several mediation programs ( PDF ) overseen by the ADR department. To learn more about medation and arbitration processes please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page . Mediation Services If you are a party to a dispute and need information on mediation services please choose one of the following: My case is in the District Court I am in the process of filing for a divorce which is contested by my spouse I am involved in a parent-time dispute which is currently before a 3rd District Court (Salt Lake, Tooele or Summit County) Commissioner/Judge I am involved in a Probate case in the 3rd District (Salt Lake, Tooele or Summit County) I am involved in a civil case and would like more information about mediation and arbitration I have a Law and Motion case currently pending in West Jordan or Bountiful I am involved in a small claims case currently pending in Justice Court None of the above apply to my case If your dispute is not involved in a case that is currently pending before the Court, or does not fall under a Court Sponsored Mediation program where a mediator is provided, you may contact a mediator on your own to help resolve your dispute. You can find information on mediators, including fees, by clicking on the name of a mediator or arbitrator on the court roster . If you require financial assistance, there are two non-profit community mediation centers that provide mediation services on a sliding fee scale: Utah Dispute Resolution Mountain Mediation Center - Summit and Wasatch counties only My case is in the Juvenile Court I am involved in a child welfare case involving the Division of Child and Family Services or a private petition that has been filed in the Juvenile Court regarding a protective order, custody, visitation or a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights I am a victim or offender on a case involving a crime that was committed by a juvenile I am involved in a truancy case None of the above apply to my case If your dispute is not involved in a case that is currently pending before the Court, or does not fall under a Court Sponsored Mediation program where a mediator is provided, you may contact a mediator on your own to help resolve your dispute. You can find information on mediators, including fees, by clicking on the name of a mediator or arbitrator on the court roster . If you require financial assistance, there are two non-profit community mediation centers that provide mediation services on a sliding fee scale: Utah Dispute Resolution Mountain Mediation Center - Summit and Wasatch counties only My case is in an Appellate Court None of the above apply to my case If your dispute is not involved in a case that is currently pending before the Court, or does not fall under a Court Sponsored Mediation program where a mediator is provided, you may contact a mediator on your own to help resolve your dispute. You can find information on mediators, including fees, by clicking on the name of a mediator or arbitrator on the court roster . If you require financial assistance, there are two non-profit community mediation centers that provide mediation services on a sliding fee scale: Utah Dispute Resolution Mountain Mediation Center - Summit and Wasatch counties only Information for Mediators and Arbitrators If you are a mediator or arbitrator currently on the court roster or if you are interested in applying to be on the roster please visit the Mediator/Arbitrator section . |
School Resources Page Menu Follow the courts on and Due to preventative measures taken by the Utah Judiciary, all tours of our courthouses are cancelled until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. Law Day 2021 - Advancing the Rule of Law NOW Law Day Presentation Materials and Resources Teachers and Students Judicial Outreach Brochure - PDF "iCivics" website National Center for State Courts: Civics Education Judges in the Classroom High School Lesson Plans Your Day in Court A Manual for Teachers and Students Visiting the Utah State Court Facilities This is a publication used in elementary and secondary schools as a guide when studying the Utah court system in law-related education classes and when preparing to visit the courts. It was developed by the Utah Law-Related Education Project ( www.lawrelatededucation.org ) and the Administrative Office of the Courts. Your Day in Court - PDF If you need to know the meaning of a legal term, check out our Glossary of Legal Terms . Request a Speaker Judges and court executives are available to speak to students and community groups on a variety of court-related topics. Click here to request a speaker Request a Tour Utah has more than 40 courthouses located throughout the state. Court tours are an effective way for students to see first hand how the judiciary operates. With advance notice, students can often sit in on court proceedings and see attorneys arguing their case. When time allows, the judge will speak to the students and answer questions. Courts are typically in session from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a noon recess generally planned from noon to 1:30 p.m. Most proceedings in District Court are open to the public. It is helpful if students have some background prior to sitting in on a court case. Viewing the court's jury DVD prior to their visit will help students better understand what they are seeing in the courtroom. The DVD is available at https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/services/juryroom/resources.html Due to the small nature of district courtrooms, tours are limited to 30 students. Staff members working in full-time positions in the court conduct the tours, which allows for expertise about the court system. However, this also limits the number of tours that the court is able to schedule each month. When visiting a courthouse, please allow time to go through security. Students should not bring items with them that will set off metal detectors. They must also turn off cell phones while in a courtroom. In addition, students should dress accordingly, which means no shorts, hats, or tank tops. Click here to request a tour |
Utah State Courts Legal Resources Legal Community Order for Temporary Amendments to Bar Admission Procedures During COVID-19 Outbreak (4/21/2020) - PDF Links and resources designed with members of the legal community in mind. eFiling Information eRecords (Juvenile Court) Attorney Resources Appellate Court Opinions Opinion/Decision Release Schedule Live and On Demand Audio Supreme Court Court of Appeals Audio Records and Transcripts Cap on Damages Utah Code Section 78B-3-410 establishes a cap on non-economic losses in malpractice actions against health care providers. Civil Case Management Pilot Program Consumer Price Index Section 75-1-110 requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to report changes in the Consumer Price Index (Annual Average) for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), U.S. City Average, reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor. Court Filing, Transcript, & Record Fees Guardianship Signature Program Income Guidelines for Appointment of Counsel in Criminal Cases For the appointment of counsel in criminal cases, information has been generated from the HHS poverty guidelines. Interest Rates Pursuant to §15-1-4, the post judgment interest rates for the current and previous years are as follows. This rate does not apply to judgments based on contracts or statutes specifying a different interest rate. Interpreter Information Interpreter lists, training, information, and administration. Model Utah Jury Instructions Patient / Third party access to medical records Medical Records Fees Adjusted for Consumer Price Index Request a Transcript Self-Help Resources Information and court-approved forms and instruction available to lawyers and self-represented parties. Service Member Attorney Volunteers Information and forms for lawyers who volunteer to provide limited legal help to service members who have defaulted by failing to answer a civil complaint or petition or small claims affidavit. Transcriber Management System |
General Court Information Boards and Committees Court Statistics Find court statistics by district. Divorce Orientation and Education for Parents Times and locations for the divorce orientation and education class for parents. Employment Opportunities View employment opportunities with the Utah State Courts. Jury Service Visit the Jury Room - A Guide to Jury Service Master Plan for Facilities View the master plan for court facilities. Mediation Find Court sponsored mediation programs available to the public. Office of the Guardian ad Litem Learn about the role of the Guardian ad Litem. The minimum schedule for visitation for children 5-18. 30-3-35. The minimum schedule for visitation for children under 5. 30-3-35.5 Volunteer Opportunities Learn how you can make a difference through volunteering. School Resources Resources for Teachers and Students Visiting the Utah State Court Facilities. |
Volunteer Opportunities Utah CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program A Court Appointed Special Advocate is a trained community volunteer appointed by the court to speak up for abused and neglected children. Mentoring-The Village Project Mentors are volunteers from the community willing to work with troubled youth and make a difference in their lives. Juvenile Court Restorative Dialogue Programs Volunteers help to facilitate victim offender mediations, restorative group conferences, talking circles and truancy mediations. Guardianship Signature Program A district court volunteer program for lawyers to represent in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings a respondent who does not have counsel of his or her own choice. Court Visitor Volunteer Program A district court volunteer program that aims to protect vulnerable adults under guardianships, assist guardians and improve judge's decisions. Small Claims Online Dispute Resolution facilitators ODR facilitators use cutting-edge technology to help people resolve their disputes online. Learn from experienced experts in alternative dispute resolution to engage parties in dialogue, help them understand their options, and work toward settlement. |
Request a Court Interpreter Page Menu Related Information English-Spanish Legal Terminology Ethnologue: Languages of the World Find a Court Interpreter by Language or Country How to Become a Court Interpreter I speak...Language List Flash cards with I speak [language] written in several languages. List of Interpreter Coordinators Contact information for the people who schedule court interpreters 3-306.01-.05. Court interpreters. How to request a court interpreter If English is not your primary language and you are unable to understand or communicate in English, the court will appoint an interpreter for you for all court hearings. You must request a court interpreter at least 3 days before the hearing, or the hearing may have to be postponed. To request a court interpreter, call the court that is holding the hearing or file a Request a Court Interpreter form with that court. What is the court interpreter’s job? A court interpreter is a person who interprets orally from English to another language and vice versa in a court hearing. Interpreters also translate written documents. Court interpreters do not interpret or translate outside of legal proceedings. If you need an interpreter outside of the legal proceedings, you may hire one. The interpreter's job is to give a complete and accurate interpretation or translation, without changing, omitting, or adding anything to what is said or written. In essence, the interpreter serves as a two-way bridge between those who speak English and those who do not. It is not the interpreter's job to explain what is being said. It is not the interpreter's job to give advice or counsel or to provide services other than interpreting from one language to another. Forms 1150XX 1151XX 1152XX 1153XX 1154XX |
Self-Help Resources / Military and Veterans Military and Veterans Court Cases Custody and parent-time upon deployment (Utah Code) Hill Air Force Base Legal Assistance Division Lawsuits involving military service members Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP) Military service declaration and order for default judgment National Veterans Legal Services Program Service Member Attorney Volunteers Stateside Legal U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance Utah Service Members' Civil Relief Act Agencies and Organizations Hill Air Force Base Legal Assistance Division Legal Assistance for Military Personnel (LAMP) National Coalition for Homeless Veterans National Veterans Legal Services Program Stateside Legal U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Center for Women Veterans U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Benefits Administration Utah Department of Veterans Affairs Utah@EASE Military and Veterans Self Help Resources Common links Lawsuits involving military service members Searching for someone in the military Service Member Attorney Volunteers Getting help The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. More The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. Self-Help Center staff attorneys can: answer questions about the law, court process and options provide court forms and instructions and help completing forms provide information about your case provide information about mediation services, legal advice and representation through pro bono and low cost legal services, legal aid programs and lawyer referral services provide information about resources provided by law libraries A Few Cautions The SHC cannot give you legal advice or represent you in court. The SHC attorney is not your lawyer. Go to the Self-Help Center Less Getting legal advice Legal clinics give general legal information and brief legal advice. You can also get help with forms, and ask questions about the law. Most legal clinics handle civil law matters only. Finding what you're looking for If you are having problems finding what you are looking for, you can send an email to the Web Navigator. You will receive a response within an hour if the Web Navigator is available. Contact our Web Navigator |
Self-Help Center Related Information Finding Legal Help OCAP: Document Preparation for Selected Cases Self-Help Resources Utah State Law Library Welcome! The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. We look forward to helping you. Self-Help Center staff attorneys can: answer questions about the law, court process and options provide court forms and instructions and help completing forms provide information about your case provide information about mediation services, legal advice and representation through pro bono and low cost legal services, legal aid programs and lawyer referral services provide information about resources provided by law libraries A Few Cautions The SHC cannot give you legal advice or represent you in court. The SHC attorney is not your lawyer. Self-Help Center Services The Self-Help Resources page provides information and forms for many kinds of cases. Email Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm selfhelp@utcourts.gov Toll-free Telephone Help Line Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm 888-683-0009 The help line is very busy. Look for information on the Self-Help Resources page before calling - the answer to your question may be easier to find than you think. State Law Library staff can help you navigate the courts' website. Text Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm 801-SHC-1TXT (801-742-1898) |
MyCase (Access your case online) Page Menu Related Information Answering a Complaint or Petition Filing Procedures Self-Help Center Utah State Court Directory Deferred Traffic Prosecution Login to MyCase Attending a remote hearing A MyCase account is not required to attend a hearing. Some courts are adding the Webex Event link in the online calendars pages . If there is no link in the calendar, contact the judge's team and request a link. If there is no contact information for the judge's team, contact the court location to request a link. We have created an easy guide to help walk you through how to participate in a remote court hearing. What is MyCase? MyCase is a Utah State Courts online system. With MyCase you can: View your case history: See a record of everything that has happened in your case Access filed papers: Review documents filed in your case Pay fines and fees: Conveniently make payments for your case There is no fee to use any of these features in MyCase. MyCase is different from the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) system. Even if you have an account with DWS, you need to create an account to access your Utah State Court cases. Working on a traffic ticket or criminal case? Learn about Deferred Traffic Prosecution Save time - pay your fine for a traffic misdemeanor case without registering for MyCase Chose one of the options below to learn more about MyCase What kinds of cases are in MyCase? MyCase is available for almost every type of case. Only these types of cases are not available in MyCase: Involuntary commitment Essential treatment Gestational agreement You can access open and closed cases and cases in district and justice courts. Who can use MyCase? MyCase is only for parties to a case. A party is someone suing or being sued. This is usually the petitioner or plaintiff and the respondent or defendant. You can view cases where you are a party. What are my options if I am not eligible for MyCase? If you are a.... Then you can... Business trying to access a case that is not a part of online dispute resolution Ask your lawyer for details about your case or use Xchange Interested person (a person who has the right to be notified of filings) in a probate case Ask the petitioner for for details about your case or use Xchange Lawyer or Licensed Paralegal Practitioner Use your eFiling provider for parties you represent, or use Xchange Researcher Use Xchange Victim in a criminal case Ask for for details about the case from the prosecutor in your case, your victim advocate, or use Xchange How do I sign up for MyCase? I need instructions to create my account Visit the MyCase login page and click "Create a new MyCase account" to sign up. You will need: an email address your case number, and your government issued ID (if you have a non-Utah ID, please email mycase@utcourts.gov with a picture of your ID and your case number - you can also email them to ask for a secure link to send your ID) The system will email you instructions. Look for an email from courtsystems@utcourts.gov. The subject line will say “Utah Courts - MyCase Registration.” Not seing it? Check your spam folder. I tried creating an account and am having problems Common issues with creating your account Your name does not match Look at your court papers and make sure your name is entered correctly Try leaving our your middle name Court location is wrong Look at your court papers to see if your case is in a district court or a justice court If your case is in the Third District Court, choose Salt Lake City If your case is in a justice court, look for a location that ends with the words "justice court" If your case is in a district court, your location will NOT end with the words "justice court" If you have a non-Utah ID or have other problems creating an account, email mycase@utcourts.gov . Be sure to include: your case number the email address you want to use for your account a picture of your ID. If you do not want to send your ID via email, you can ask for a secure link Using MyCase Can I file court papers in MyCase? Electronic filing is only available for specific cases: Debt Collection Eviction Small Claims cases that are using online dispute resolution If you do not have one of these cases, you cannot file through MyCase right now. See our page on Filing Procedures for help on how to file. How to file in MyCase Look under eDocument Preparation when you click File an eDocument Follow the instructions to file Serve your papers on the other parties in your case. See Service of Other Papers for more information View the home screen and look to confirm that your document was submitted When you file your papers in MyCase they are submitted. Court staff accept must still accept them Court staff review your papers. If they accept them, they are filed. If court staff accept your papers a day after you submit them, your papers will still be considered filed on the date you submitted them Returned papers If your papers are returned, check the reason under eDocument Preparation Look for “Revisions Needed” and click the red exclamation mark Make the needed changes before resubmitting Your resubmitted papers will be considered filed on the date you resubmit them Changing papers after you have filed them When you file papers in MyCase, you cannot remove them. If you need to make corrections to a document you filed then you can file an amended pleading. Read Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 15 for guidance. Notifications in MyCase While you can sign up for email notifications, remember to check US mail and email for all case updates. Other parties in your case must serve you papers by US mail or email Viewing Other Cases You can ask to have all of your district and justice court cases linked to your MyCase account. Click My Profile. 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Pay Fines/Fees Online (ePayments) Court Type Please be aware that a delinquent or warrant fee may have been added to the fine. District or Justice Court ePayments You will need your court case number or citation number to find your case. Please verify the name on the case to assure your payment is posted to the correct case. Case numbers are unique for a particular court location, but not statewide. You may request that the Court allow you to perform community service in lieu of paying some, or all, of a fine for class B and C misdemeanors and infractions. Community service will be credited at a rate of $10/hour. Please contact the court to make an appearance before the judge if you would like to request community service in lieu of paying your fine. (UCA 76-3-301.7) District or Justice Court ePayment Do you want your traffic citation dismissed? Visit the Deferred Traffic Prosecution page for information. Juvenile Court Juvenile My Case Log In to Juvenile Court MyCase to be able to make online payments on your account using a credit card. You'll also be able to view information about your juvenile court case, such as court orders, money owing, and upcoming hearings. You will need your case number, date of birth, and court issued pin number in order to access Juvenile Court MyCase. To obtain a PIN number, visit or call your local juvenile court or contact the juvenile court probation officer assigned to the case. Note: Juvenile court records contain confidential information. You will need to be authorized to access the case and the information within. Misuse of the information contained in a juvenile record is a Class B misdemeanor (UCA 63G-2-801) and punishable by a fine of up to $1000 and up to six months in jail. Juvenile Court ePayment |
Self-Help Resources / Consumer Consumer Small Claims Small Claims Small Claims Basics Class Debt and Debt Collection Bankruptcy Collecting a Judgment Debt Collection Debt Collection Practices Garnishment (Writs of Garnishment) Property Exempt from Seizure Property Exempt from Seizure - Homestead Exemption Satisfaction of Judgment Fraud and Identity Theft Foreclosure, Mortgage Fraud and Predatory Lending Report Identity Theft (ID Theft Central - Utah Attorney General's Office) Wrongful Liens Government and Non-Profit Consumer Agencies Better Business Bureau Division of Consumer Protection Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Division of Public Utilities Division of Securities IdentityTheft.gov (Federal Trade Commission) FTC Complaint Assistant National Consumer Law Center Consumer Self Help Resources Common links Garnishment (Writs of Garnishment) Debt collection Collecting a judgment Small claims Preparing forms The Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) helps you to create forms to file with the court More The Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) helps you to create forms to file with the court by answering questions in an online interview. Programs available: Domestic Relations (such as divorce, custody, and support) Enforcing Domestic Orders Guardian and Conservatorship (for minors and adults) Protective/Stalking Orders Garnishment Landlords and Tenants Small Claims Prepare your forms Less Getting help The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. More The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. Self-Help Center staff attorneys can: answer questions about the law, court process and options provide court forms and instructions and help completing forms provide information about your case provide information about mediation services, legal advice and representation through pro bono and low cost legal services, legal aid programs and lawyer referral services provide information about resources provided by law libraries A Few Cautions The SHC cannot give you legal advice or represent you in court. The SHC attorney is not your lawyer. Go to the Self-Help Center Less Getting legal advice Legal clinics give general legal information and brief legal advice. You can also get help with forms, and ask questions about the law. Most legal clinics handle civil law matters only. Finding what you're looking for If you are having problems finding what you are looking for, you can send an email to the Web Navigator. You will receive a response within an hour if the Web Navigator is available. Contact our Web Navigator |
Self-Help Resources / Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Criminal Cases Criminal penalties Criminal processes Financial declaration for restitution Pleas in abeyance under CJA 4-704 Sex Offender Registry Property Seized by Law Enforcement Motion to Remove Link Between Personal Identifying Information and Dismissed Criminal Court Case Court fine schedule Utah Office for Victims of Crime Expunging adult criminal records VineLink - Victim Notification Defendant Rights video - YouTube Expungement and Reduction Expunging adult criminal records Expunging juvenile records Accessing Expunged Records Motion to reduce conviction (402 motion) Motion to shorten period of driver's license suspension or denial Petition to remove name from Sex Offender and Kidnap Offender Registry Motion to Remove Link Between Personal Identifying Information and Dismissed Criminal Court Case Traffic Offenses Traffic offenses Deferred Traffic Prosecution Criminal Justice Forms 1001CR 1001.5CR 1002CR Acknowledgement of Firearm Restriction - PDF | Word 1129XX 1061XX 1301XX 1128XX 1302XX 1303XX Notice of Transfer - PDF | Word Criminal Justice Self Help Resources Common links Expunging adult criminal records Motion to reduce conviction (402 motion) Traffic offenses Court fine schedule Getting help The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. More The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. Self-Help Center staff attorneys can: answer questions about the law, court process and options provide court forms and instructions and help completing forms provide information about your case provide information about mediation services, legal advice and representation through pro bono and low cost legal services, legal aid programs and lawyer referral services provide information about resources provided by law libraries A Few Cautions The SHC cannot give you legal advice or represent you in court. The SHC attorney is not your lawyer. Go to the Self-Help Center Less Getting legal advice Legal clinics give general legal information and brief legal advice. You can also get help with forms, and ask questions about the law. Most legal clinics handle civil law matters only. Finding what you're looking for If you are having problems finding what you are looking for, you can send an email to the Web Navigator. You will receive a response within an hour if the Web Navigator is available. Contact our Web Navigator |
Self-Help Resources / Families and Children Families and Children Adoption Information about adoption and adoption forms Adopting a minor stepchild Adopting an adult Motion to Intervene in Adoption Child and Family Services Adoption Program Indian Child Welfare Act information The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) is a federal law that governs foster placement and adoptions involving Native American children. Tribal Rights in Juvenile Court under ICWA Opening a court adoption record Utah Legal Services – Adoption Child Custody Custody cases Types of child custody Standard parent-time schedules Children 5-18 (Utah Code Section 30-3-35) Children under 5 (Utah Code Section 30-3-35.5) Children 5-18 (optional schedule) (Utah Code Section 30-3-35.1) Children 5-18 (equal parent-time schedule) (Utah Code Section 30-3-35.2) Custody evaluation Parent coordinators Temporary order Informal trial of support, custody and parent-time Modifying a child custody order Paternity Enforcing a child custody order (Order toShow Cause) Parenting plans Registering a non-Utah custody order Service of Divorce/Custody Papers in Mexico Child Support Learn about child support Child support calculator Temporary order Informal trial of support, custody and parent-time Modifying a child support order Enforcing a child support order (Order to Show Cause) Registering a non-Utah child support order Registering an Office of Recovery Services (ORS) Support Order Paternity and parentage Office of Recovery Services (ORS) Divorce Learn about divorce Service of Divorce/Custody Papers in Mexico Answering a divorce petition Mandatory divorce mediation Can I be excused from mediation? Temporary orders while separated Financial declaration Mandatory divorce waiting period Divorce and Children Child support Child custody and visitation (parent-time) Creating parenting plans for our children Education class for divorce or temporary separation Informal trial of support, custody and parent-time Divorce and Alimony and Property Division Receiving alimony Dividing debt in a divorce Dividing property in a divorce After Divorce Modification of a Divorce Decree Motion to Enforce Order Enforcing a Domestic Order (Order to Show Cause) Enforcing a domestic order (Order to Show Cause) Establishing Fact of Birth Establishing fact of birth Guardianship and Conservatorship General guardianship and conservatorship information for an adult or minor Required reports Ending a guardianship or conservatorship Marriage Getting married Judicial recognition of a relationship as a marriage (Common law marriage) Name or Sex Change (gender marker change) Name or sex change for an adult (Gender Marker Change) Name or sex change for a minor child (Gender Marker Change) Parent-Time (Visitation) Parent-time Standard parent-time schedules Children 5-18 (Utah Code Section 30-3-35) Children under 5 (Utah Code Section 30-3-35.5) Children 5-18 (optional schedule) (Utah Code Section 30-3-35.1) Children 5-18 (equal parent-time schedule) (Utah Code Section 30-3-35.2) Parent coordinators Temporary order Modifying a parent-time order Enforcing a parent-time order (Order toShow Cause) Registering a non-Utah parent-time order Parenting plans Informal trial of support,custody and parent-time Petition for Essential Treatment and Intervention Petition for essential treatment and intervention Planning for Family Emergencies, Including Deportation Special Findings for At-Risk Noncitizen Children (SIJ) Special Findings for At-Risk Noncitizen Children (SIJ) Temporary Delegation of Parental Authority Temporary delegation of parental authority Temporary Separation, Separate Maintenance & Annulment Temporary separation Separate maintenance Education class for divorce or temporary separation Annulment Families & Children 1 Self Help Resources Common links Divorce Education class for divorce or temporary separation Child custody and visitation (parent-time) Child support Preparing forms The Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) helps you to create forms to file with the court by answering questions in an online interview. More The Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) helps you to create forms to file with the court by answering questions in an online interview. Programs available: Domestic Relations (such as divorce, custody, and support) Enforcing Domestic Orders Guardian and Conservatorship (for minors and adults) Protective/Stalking Orders Garnishment Landlords and Tenants Small Claims Prepare your forms Less Getting help The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. More The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. Self-Help Center staff attorneys can: answer questions about the law, court process and options provide court forms and instructions and help completing forms provide information about your case provide information about mediation services, legal advice and representation through pro bono and low cost legal services, legal aid programs and lawyer referral services provide information about resources provided by law libraries A Few Cautions The SHC cannot give you legal advice or represent you in court. The SHC attorney is not your lawyer. Go to the Self-Help Center Less Getting legal advice Legal clinics give general legal information and brief legal advice. You can also get help with forms, and ask questions about the law. Most legal clinics handle civil law matters only. Finding what you're looking for If you are having problems finding what you are looking for, you can send an email to the Web Navigator. You will receive a response within an hour if the Web Navigator is available. Contact our Web Navigator |
Self-Help Resources / Guardianship and Conservatorship Guardianship and Conservatorship For an Adult Thinking about Guardianship or Conservatorship? Online Training - Advance Life Planning and Guardianship Options for Protecting an Adult with Diminished Capacity Nominating a Guardian and Conservator Authority and Responsibilities of a Conservator Authority and Responsibilities of a Guardian Lawyers for disabled persons in Guardianships and Conservatorships Asking to Be Appointed as a Guardian or Conservator Procedure for Appointing a Conservator for an Adult Procedure for Appointing a Guardian for An Adult Procedure for Appointing an Emergency Guardian for an Adult Pre-appointment Tests for Guardians and Conservators Requirements of a Guardian or Conservator Reports Required from the Guardian and Conservator Authority and Responsibilities of a Guardian Authority and Responsibilities of a Conservator Ending a Guardianship or Conservatorship Resignation or Removal of a Guardian or Conservator Moving the Protected Person to a Different Address or Moving the Guardianship or Conservatorship Case Bond from a Guardian or Conservator Proceedings after the Appointment of a Guardian or Conservator 1184XX Serving as a Guardian or Conservator Protected Person's Rights Banking for the Protected Person Budgeting for the Protected Person Choosing a Place for the Protected Person to Live Compensation for a Guardian or Conservator Crimes Against the Protected Person Decision Making Standards Education, Recreation and Work for the Protected Person Healthcare Decisions for the Protected Person Identifying the Protected Person's Property Keeping the Protected Person's Property Safe Managing the Protected Person's Property Personal Needs of the Protected Person Planning for the Protected Person's Needs Record Keeping for Guardians and Conservators Relationship Between a Guardian and a Conservator and other Decision Makers Resolving Conflicts with Family Members and Others Motion to Review, Terminate, or Remove Guardian or Conservator Resources to Help Guardians and Conservators For a Minor Guardianship and/or Conservatorship of a Minor Guardianship of a Minor Conservatorship of a minor Nominating a Guardian and Conservator Requirements of a Guardian or Conservator of a Minor Reports required from the conservator Moving a conservatorship Withdrawing funds in a restricted account Ending a conservatorship Ending a guardianship 1184XX Related Information Related Information Abuse Protective Order Adult Protective Services Advance Health Care Directive Act Advance Health Care Directive - Instructions & Forms Aging and Adult Services Court Locations Dictionary of Legal and Medical Terms Fee Waiver Fees Filing Procedures Finding Legal Help Free Legal Clinics Going to Court Guardianship Signature Program Making Medical Decisions for Someone Else: A How-to Guide Mediation Office of Public Guardian Rule 6-501. Reporting requirements for guardians and conservators Rules of Civil Procedure Self Help Center Serving Papers Statutes Volunteer Court Visitor Program Guardianship and Conservatorship Self Help Resources Common links Pre-appointment tests for guardians and conservators Required reports Ending a guardianship or conservatorship Preparing forms The Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) helps you to create forms to file with the court More The Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) helps you to create forms to file with the court by answering questions in an online interview. Programs available: Domestic Relations (such as divorce, custody, and support) Enforcing Domestic Orders Guardian and Conservatorship (for minors and adults) Protective/Stalking Orders Garnishment Landlords and Tenants Small Claims Prepare your forms Less Getting help The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. More The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. Self-Help Center staff attorneys can: answer questions about the law, court process and options provide court forms and instructions and help completing forms provide information about your case provide information about mediation services, legal advice and representation through pro bono and low cost legal services, legal aid programs and lawyer referral services provide information about resources provided by law libraries A Few Cautions The SHC cannot give you legal advice or represent you in court. The SHC attorney is not your lawyer. Go to the Self-Help Center Less Getting legal advice Legal clinics give general legal information and brief legal advice. You can also get help with forms, and ask questions about the law. Most legal clinics handle civil law matters only. Finding what you're looking for If you are having problems finding what you are looking for, you can send an email to the Web Navigator. You will receive a response within an hour if the Web Navigator is available. 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Self-Help Resources / Government Agencies Government Agencies United States Government Agencies Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Citizenship and Immigration Services Federal District Court for Utah Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Library of Congress Railroad Retirement Board Social Security Administration USAGov U.S. Government U.S. Government Benefits Veterans Affairs Utah Government Agencies Attorney General Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) Commerce Department Human Services Insurance Department Labor Commission Motor Vehicles Office of Recovery Services (ORS) Utah State Government Vital Records and Statistics Workforce Services Government Agencies Self Help Resources Common links Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) Motor Vehicles (DMV) Office of Recovery Services (ORS) Utah State Government Vital Records and Statistics Social Security Administration Getting help The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. More The Utah State Courts' Self-Help Center (SHC) provides free legal help to people who do not have a lawyer. The SHC provides information to help you understand your rights and responsibilities, and to help you resolve your legal problems on your own if you cannot afford an attorney or if you choose not to hire one. Self-Help Center staff attorneys can: answer questions about the law, court process and options provide court forms and instructions and help completing forms provide information about your case provide information about mediation services, legal advice and representation through pro bono and low cost legal services, legal aid programs and lawyer referral services provide information about resources provided by law libraries A Few Cautions The SHC cannot give you legal advice or represent you in court. The SHC attorney is not your lawyer. Go to the Self-Help Center Less Getting legal advice Legal clinics give general legal information and brief legal advice. You can also get help with forms, and ask questions about the law. Most legal clinics handle civil law matters only. Finding what you're looking for If you are having problems finding what you are looking for, you can send an email to the Web Navigator. You will receive a response within an hour if the Web Navigator is available. Contact our Web Navigator |
Appeals Page Menu Related Information Audio Records and Transcripts Fees Fee Waiver Filing Procedures Finding Legal Help Free Legal Clinics Mediation Rules of Appellate Procedure Serving Papers What is an Appeal? An appeal is a review by a court of another court's or agency's final judgment or decree. In some cases the appeal is a completely new hearing or trial. This would be the case in appeals from justice court to district court, and for some administrative agency appeals to the district court. In other cases it is not a new trial, and no new evidence will be accepted. The only information the appellate court will consider on appeal is: the written transcript of the hearing or trial any items offered as evidence at the hearing or trial the documents in the court or agency file the written briefs filed in the appeal This would be the case in an appeal of a district or juvenile court decision to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court. Justice Court Appeal to District Court An appeal of a justice court decision goes to the district court, and results in a trial or hearing de novo. "De novo" means the matter is tried all over again. A Notice of Appeal in a justice court criminal case or small claims case must be filed with the justice court within 28 days of the entry of a justice court order or judgment. See Utah Code Section 78A-7-118 and Utah Code Section 78A-8-106 . Criminal Cases in Justice Court Utah Rule of Criminal Procedure 38 and Utah Code Section 78A-7-118 describe the process for appealing a justice court decision in a criminal case. Utah Rule of Criminal Procedure 27A governs the process to request a stay of a sentence pending an appeal from justice court to district court in a criminal case. Forms are available at the bottom of this page. Small Claims Cases in Justice Court Utah Rule of Small Claims Procedure 12 describes the process for appealing a small claims case. Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 62 governs the process to request a stay to enforce a judgment pending an appeal in a small claims case. See the Small Claims web page for information about appealing a small claims case from justice court to district court and forms. Forms are available at the bottom of this page. District or Juvenile Court Appeal to Court of Appeals or Supreme Court This kind of appeal is a review by the supreme court or court of appeals to determine if the juvenile or district court made a legal mistake. The appellate court does not retry the case, take evidence, or weigh the credibility of witnesses. The appeal must be based on the record created in the trial court, and the person who is appealing must show that the trial court made a mistake. If there was a mistake, it must have been important enough that it could have made a difference in the outcome of the case. See the Guide to Appealing a Case ( PDF ) for information about these kinds of appeals. Forms are available at the bottom of this page. Court of Appeals Appeal to Supreme Court A Petition for Writ of Certiorari is a request to the Utah Supreme Court to review a decision of the Utah Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court can choose to grant or deny the petition. If the petition is denied, the decision of the Court of Appeals stands. See the Guide to Filing a Petition for Writ of Certiorari ( PDF ) for information about these kinds of appeals. Forms are available at the bottom of this page. Administrative Agency Appeal to District Court, or to Court of Appeals or Supreme Court An administrative appeal is a review by the court of the final decision of a state or local government agency, board or commission. Depending on a couple of things, the review is either a completely new hearing (called a trial de novo), or a review of legal errors the petitioner believes the agency made in its decision. For information about administrative appeals to the District Court, see the Appealing an Administrative Agency Decision page . For information about administrative appeals to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court, see the Guide to Filing a Petition for Review ( PDF ) Forms are available at the bottom of this page. Juvenile Court Child Welfare Case Appeal to Court of Appeals This kind of appeal is a review by the Court of Appeals to determine if the juvenile court made a legal mistake. The Court of Appeals does not retry the case, take evidence, or weigh the credibility of witnesses. The appeal must be based on the record created in the trial court, and the person who is appealing must show that the trial court made a mistake. If there was a mistake, it must have been important enough that it could have made a difference in the outcome of the case. See the Child Welfare Appeals page and the Guide to Appealing a Child Welfare Case ( PDF ) for information about these kinds of appeals. Forms are available at the bottom of this page. Juvenile Court Abortion Judicial Bypass Decision to Court of Appeals An unmarried pregnant minor may ask a juvenile court judge to authorize an abortion without parental consent in some circumstances. An appeal of the juvenile court judge's decision is considered by the Utah Court of Appeals. A Notice of Appeal must be filed in the juvenile court clerk's office within 30 days of the juvenile court order. There is no charge for filing an appeal. The Court of Appeals may schedule an oral argument. If it does, the hearing must be held within three business days after the Notice of Appeal is filed. The court must issue its decision immediately after oral argument. If oral argument is not held, the court must issue its decision within three business days after the Notice of Appeal is filed. Utah Rule of Appellate Procedure 60 governs this type of appeal. The forms are available at the bottom of this page. Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Licensing Database If the Division of Child and Family Services had made a supported finding of severe abuse or neglect against someone, that person would be included in the DCFS licensing database. If a person wants to challenge the finding and inclusion in the database, they can file a Petition Against Substantiation in the DCFS Licensing Database with the Juvenile Court. The forms are available at the bottom of this page. Substantiation proceedings are governed by Utah Code Section 63G-4-402(2) and Utah Code Section 78A-6-323 . Appellate Rules The Utah Rules of Appellate Procedure (also called Appellate Rules, or URAP) explain the procedure in appeals before the Utah Supreme Court or Utah Court of Appeals. The Rules specify the deadlines for filing documents, spell out how documents must be formatted, and provide other important information. Be sure to read and follow these rules carefully. The current Appellate Rules are available on the court's website. The Rules are also published in Utah Court Rules Annotated, which is available at all of Utah's law libraries and at some public libraries. Appellate Briefs Utah appellate briefs are the written arguments of parties stating the reasons why the Utah Court of Appeals or Utah Supreme Court should rule in their favor. Appellate Mediation The Utah Court of Appeals created the Appellate Mediation Office to allow parties an alternative method of resolving their disputes. Unlike litigation and arbitration, mediation is not an attempt to judge the merits of the dispute and render a decision. Mediation is an attempt to assist the parties in understanding their interests, assessing their risks, and negotiating a mutually acceptable resolution. Forms Justice Court Appeal to District Court Criminal/Traffic Cases 1061XX Waiver of Court Fees Small Claims Cases 1045XX Waiver of Court Fees District or Juvenile Court Appeal to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals Some forms may not apply in all cases. Guide to Appealing a Case - PDF 1062XX 1062.1FA Waiver of Court Fees 1063XX 1066XX 1079XX 1080XX 1081XX 1089XX 1090XX Checklist for Briefs (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Briefs (attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Petition for Rehearing (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Petition for Rehearing (attorneys) - PDF 9001APF Petition for Writ of Certiorari (Appealing a Court of Appeals decision to the Supreme Court) Guide to Filing a Petition for Writ of Certiorari - PDF 1091XX 1079XX Checklist for Petition for Writ of Certiorari (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Petition for Writ of Certiorari (attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Petition for Rehearing (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Petition for Rehearing (attorneys) - PDF 9001APF Administrative Agency to District Court See our Appealing an Administrative Agency Decision page . Administrative Agency to Supreme Court or Court of Appeals Some forms may not apply in all cases. Guide to Filing a Petition for Review - PDF 1092XX 1091XX 1079XX 1093XX 1089XX 1090XX Checklist for Briefs (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Briefs (attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Reply Briefs (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Reply Briefs (attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Petition for Rehearing (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Petition for Rehearing (attorneys) - PDF 9001APF Juvenile Court Child Welfare Appeal to the Court of Appeals Guide to Appealing a Child Welfare Case - PDF 1094XX Waiver of Court Fees 1095XX (to be used only by someone who does not have access to a computer) 1066XX 1096XX 1079XX 1350XX 1351XX 1089XX 1090XX Checklist for Briefs (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Briefs (attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Reply Briefs (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Reply Briefs (attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Petition for Rehearing (non-attorneys) - PDF Checklist for Petition for Rehearing (attorneys) - PDF 9001APF Juvenile Court Abortion Judicial Bypass Decision to Court of Appeals 1144XX 1100XX Asking the juvenile court to order DCFS to remove a person's name from the Licensing Database 1101XX Appellate Court Guides Guide to Appealing a Case - PDF Guide to Filing a Petition for Writ of Certiorari - PDF Guide to Filing a Petition for Review - PDF Guide to Appealing a Child Welfare Case - PDF |
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Small Claims Page Menu Related Information Small Claims Trial and Appeal Flow Chart - PDF Collecting a Judgment Dictionary of Legal Word and Phrases Fees Fee Waiver Filing Procedures Finding an Attorney Forms and Instructions Free Legal Clinics Going to Court Interpreters Map of Judicial Districts Post Judgment Interest Rate Pre-judgment Interest Rate - Contracts Pre-judgment Interest Rate - Personal Injury Rules of Civil Procedure Rules of Small Claims Procedure Serving Papers Small Claims Statutes Statutes of Limitations Subpoenas This page has information to help you if you are suing someone in small claims court or being sued. Which one applies to you? I am suing someone I am being sued Information for People Suing Someone (Plaintiffs) Follow the steps below to sue someone in small claims. Click on one of the headings for details. Know the Limits in Small Claims Court - Step 1 You can only sue someone to get money in small claims cases. You cannot ask the court to order the other person to do something (like give back property). The most you can ask for is $15,000. That amount includes lawyer fees, but does not include court costs or interest. Utah Code Section 78A-8-102 . You cannot sue a government agency or sue to evict someone. You might want advice if your case doesn’t fit these limits. See our Finding Legal Help page to learn more. Utah Code 63G-7-201 , and 78A-8-102 . Is your case about a car accident? Keep reading for more details. If not, skip to step 2. If someone damaged your property (like your car) in a car accident, you can also sue for injuries. If you sue for injuries you can either: Sue for injuries in the same small claims case, or File a separate case for injuries Utah Code 78A-8-102 . If you file two cases, one case does not decide the other. You could win property but lose injury. If you file two cases, only ask for property damage in the property case. Don't ask for more property damage in the injury case. Decide Where to File - Step 2 Small claims cases are usually filed in a justice court (except in Cache County, where you file in district court). You have two options for where to file: where the defendant lives, or where the events happened Are you suing a business? Most businesses must register with the Department of Commerce. You can use their Business Search to find where a business “lives.” This tells you which court to file in. You can also find out how to serve them (read more in Step 4 below). Are you suing a skilled worker and do not know their address? A skilled worker is someone like a dentist, a contractor, or a beautician. Many skilled workers must also register with the Department of Commerce. Find links and search for people registered in those occupations . How to find the right justice court You need to file in the right justice court. File in the: City or town justice court if they have one, and County justice court, if no city or town court, and District court if no county court (only Cache County has none) Use the court directory to find the right justice court. Some cities and counties use another city or county’s justice court. If yours does, it means there is no courthouse in your city or county, but the court still exists legally. This affects where you file. Use this table to see which cities and counties share courts, and where to file. If you would normally file in... File here instead Apple Valley Washington County Justice Court Brian Head Iron County Justice Court Brigham City Box Elder County Justice Court Cedar City Iron County Justice Court Centerfield Sanpete County Justice Court Cottonwood Heights Holladay Municipal Justice Court Enoch Iron County Justice Court Farmington Davis County Justice Court Fruit Heights Davis County Justice Court Glendale Orderville Municipal Justice Court Hooper Roy Municipal Justice Court Huntsville Uintah-Huntsville Justice Court Ivins Santa Clara Municipal Justice Court La Verkin Hurricane Municipal Justice Court Marriott-Slatersville Washington Terrace Municipal Justice Court Mayfield Sanpete County Justice Court Mendon Nibley Municipal Justice Court Paradise Hyrum Municipal Justice Court Perry Box Elder County Justice Court Price Carbon County Justice Court Rockville Washington County Justice Court Springdale Washington County Justice Court St. George Washington County Justice Court Sunnyside Carbon County East Precinct Justice Court Virgin Washington County Justice Court Wales Sanpete County Justice Court Weber County Roy Municipal Justice Court Wendover Tooele County Justice Court West Bountiful North Salt Lake Justice Court West Haven Roy Municipal Justice Court Once you know where to file, go to step 3. Fill Out Forms and File - Step 3 Choose the right forms . First, figure out if your court is using Online Dispute Resolution (ODR). ODR lets you try to resolve your case on your own time using your phone or computer. This table lists courts using ODR. Alpine Justice Court Box Elder County Justice Court Carbon County Justice Court Clearfiled Justice Court Delta City Justice Court Duchesne County Justice Court East Carbon Justice Court Emery County Justice Court Fillmore City Justice Court Genola Justice Court Goshen Justice Court Grand County Justice Court Heber City Justice Court Highland Justice Court Holladay Justice Court Iron County Justice Court Juab County Justice Court Lehi Justice Court Lindon Justice Court Millard County Justice Court Morgan Justice Court Murray Justice Court Nephi City Justice Court Orem City Justice Court Ogden Justice Court Payson Justice Court Provo City Justice Court Salt Lake City Justice Court Salt Lake County Justice Court Sandy City Justice Court Santaquin Justice Court South Salt Lake Justice Court Sunset Justice Court Taylorsville Justice Court Utah County Justice Court Wasatch County Justice Court Washington County Justice Court Wellington Justice Court West Jordan Justice Court West Valley City Justice Court If your court is using ODR, fill out these forms : 1024XX 3001SC If you can’t use ODR because of a disability, no internet access, or you don’t speak English, you can ask for a trial and skip ODR. File this form along with the forms above: 3006SC After filling out your forms, file them with the justice court. If your court does NOT use ODR, fill out these forms : 1024XX 1025XX After filling out your forms, file them with the justice court. There is a filing fee (check the cover sheet for the amount). If you cannot afford the fee you can ask for a fee waiver . Once you have filed, go to step 4. Serve the Papers - Step 4 When you file your papers, the clerk will process them and then give them back to you with a case number. You must have the papers served on the defendant . Keep a copy of everything you serve for your records. If your case is not using ODR, you must have the defendant served at least 30 days before the trial. Rule of Small Claims Procedure 3 . Once you have had the papers served, file proof of service with the court. Then go to next steps. Next Steps For ODR Cases Here is what happens after you file: The court emails you a password for ODR and a link. The court will use the email on your affidavit and summons Look for an email from courtsystems@utcourts.gov Check your spam folder if you do not receive an email Visit odr.utcourts.gov and click “Login” If you did not receive your password, click “Forgot/Reset password?” You must log in within 7 days of filing or your case will be dismissed After you log in, wait. The defendant has 14 days after being served to log in. The day they were served is day 0 and the next day is day 1. If the defendant logs in, a court facilitator will talk to you both to help try to resolve your case. They may ask you questions. You, the defenedant, and the facilitator will all communicate via chat. One person can send messages while you are logged out. You will receive an email or a text messages that will tell you to log in when there are new messages. If the defendant does not log in, you can ask for a default judgment. This means asking the court to rule in your favor based on your Affidavit. Use these forms: 1352GE 2011SC 2012SC Utah Supreme Court Standing Order No. 13. If you come to an agreement, the ODR facilitator will write a settlement agreement. If there is no agreement, your case will be scheduled for a trial. Be sure to attend or you will lose your case automatically. Bring all evidence and explain why you should win. Read about Going to Court to help you prepare. When preparing, you might need someone to testify or give you documents. You can make someone testify or give you documents by having them served with a subpoena. Read our page on subpoenas for more information. You can ask to change the trial date if you have a good reason. File these papers: 1037XX 1038XX If the court grants your request, they will tell the other party. Rule of Small Claims Procedure 6 . For Non-ODR Cases When you file, your case will be scheduled for a trial. Be sure to attend or you will lose your case automatically. Bring all evidence and explain why you should win. Read about Going to Court to help you prepare. When preparing, you might need someone to testify or give you documents. You can make someone testify or give you documents by having them served with a subpoena. Read our page on subpoenas for more information. You can ask to change the trial date if you have a good reason. File these papers: Motion to Postpone Small Claims Case PDF Form | Fillable Form Order on Motion to Postpone Small Claims Case PDF Form | Fillable Form If the court grants your request, they will tell the other party. Rule of Small Claims Procedure 6 . Enforcing a Settlement Agreement If you came to an agreement either in ODR or before your trial, you can ask for help from the court in enforcing your settlement. Follow these steps. Step 1 - file these forms File your papers with the justice court where your case was originally filed. 1033XX 1034XX Step 2 - serve the other party Serve the other party with the papers you file. Step 3 - attend the hearing When you file, the court will schedule a hearing. Be sure to attend. If the court rules in your favor, you might get a judgment. Read about How to Collect a Judgment . After trial If you go to trial the judge will usually decide who wins immediatly. If not, they have 60 days to tell you what they decide. If you win, the defendant has to pay you. If they do not, see our page on How to Collect a Judgment . If you lose and think the judge made a mistake in your case, you can file an appeal. You must do this within 28 days of the judgment. Fill out these forms: 1044XX 1045XX Then file the forms with the court that issued the judgment. The court will charge fees for the appeal. The court will send your paperwork to the nearest district court within the same judicial district . The district court will schedule a trial. What happened in the first trial will not control what happens in the new trial. Bring all of your evidence and be prepared to explain why you should win. If you win, the judge might tell you to prepare the order. Use this form: 1040XX Utah Rule of Small Claims Procedure 12 . Did you miss your trial? If you miss your trial, your case could be dismissed. If the other side filed a counterclaim, a judgment may be entered against you. You can ask to undo the judgment or dismissal. You must ask within 15 days after the judgment or dismissal was entered. If it has been more than 15 days, you must explain your delay. File these forms to ask the court to undo the dismissal or judgment: 1042XX 1043XX The court will schedule a hearing. Make sure you attend. Information for People Being Sued (Defendants) If you received an Affidavit and Summons for a small claims case, read it carefully to know what to do. What does your summons say? It says to register for ODR ODR means Online Dispute Resolution. Go to odr.utcourts.gov and click “Get Started” You must register within 14 days or you will lose automatically. If you have problems registering, email odr@utcourts.gov If you have a disability, no internet, or don’t speak English, you can ask the court to be excused from ODR. File this form: 3006SC After you log in, there are 2 possibilities: the plaintiff has already logged in . If they have logged in, a court facilitator will talk to you both to help try to resolve your case. They may ask you questions. You, the plaintiff, and the facilitator will all communicate via chat. One person can send messages while you are logged out. You will receive an email or a text messages that will tell you to log in when there are new messages. If you come to an agreement, the ODR facilitator will write a settlement agreement. If there is no agreement, your case will be scheduled for a trial before a judge. Be sure to attend or you will lose your case automatically. Bring all evidence and explain why you should win. Read about Going to Court to help you prepare. When preparing, you might need someone to testify or give you documents. You can require someone to testify or give you documents by having them served with a subpoena. Read our page on subpoenas for more information. the plaintiff has not logged in yet . If the plaintiff has not logged in yet, look to see when your papers were filed with the court. The plaintiff has 7 days from the date they file to log in. If they have not logged in yet, you can file a motion asking the court to dismiss the case. See our page on motions for forms and guidance. Utah Supreme Court Standing Order No. 13 . You might have other options. Scroll down to "what are my other options" to learn more. It says I have to go to trial If the summons has a trial date, be sure to attend or you will lose your case automatically. Bring all evidence and explain why you should win. Read about Going to Court to help you prepare. When preparing, you might need someone to testify or give you documents. You can require someone to testify or give you documents by having them served with a subpoena. Read our page on subpoenas for more information.the plaintiff has not logged in yet. You might have other options. Scroll down to "what are my other options" to learn more. What are my other options? Sue the plaintiff back If you want, you can sue the plaintiff back, saying they are owe you money. There are some limits to small claims: You can only sue someone to get money in small claims cases. You cannot ask the court to order the other person to do something (like give back property). The most you can ask for is $15,000. That amount includes lawyer fees, but does not include court costs or interest. Utah Code Section 78A-8-102 . You cannot sue a government agency or sue to evict someone. You might want advice if your case doesn’t fit these limits. See our Finding Legal Help page to learn more. Utah Code 63G-7-201 , and 78A-8-102 . Fill out these forms: 1024XX 1031XX After filling out your forms, file them with the justice court where your case was filed. There is a filing fee (check the cover sheet for the amount). If you cannot afford the fee you can ask for a fee waiver . Once you file, serve the papers on the plaintiff. If you go to trial, the court will consider your claims at that point. Ask to change the trial date You can ask to change the trial date if you have a good reason. File these papers: 1037XX 1038XX If the court grants your request, they will tell the other party. Rule of Small Claims Procedure 6 . Ask for a trial in front of a jury District courts handle bigger cases. If you want a jury trial, your case will move there. You must do this within 15 days of getting your papers. Follow these steps: Find the closest district court that is in the same judicial district . Use the court directory . File in the court closest to you in the same district. File this form with the district court: 1030XX Pay the $250 jury fee to the district court. File this form with the justice court: 1028XX The justice court will send its records to the district court. Ask the district court about scheduling. After removal, district court rules apply - not small claims rules. Utah Rule of Small Claims Procedure 4A . When preparing, you may need someone to testify or provide documents. You can make them testify or provide documents with a subpoena. Read our subpoena page . Next Steps My case is in ODR, the Plaintiff failed to respond If you had to register for ODR, there are special rules that apply. You and the person suing you (the plaintiff) must talk with a facilitator to try to settle your case. If the plaintiff does not after 10 days, you can ask the court to dismiss the case. This means you win. But the plaintiff can sue again later if theey want. If you want to the case dismissed, follow the steps below. Fill out these forms: 2021SC 2022SC After filling out your forms, file them with the justice court listed on your court papers. Once you file, serve the papers on the plaintiff. If the court schdules a hearing, be sure to attend. Enforcing a Settlement Agreement If you came to an agreement either in ODR or before your trial, you can ask for help from the court in enforcing your settlement. Follow these steps. Step 1 - file these forms File your papers with the justice court where your case was originally filed. 1033XX 1034XX Step 2 - serve the other party Serve the other party with the papers you file. Step 3 - attend the hearing When you file, the court will schedule a hearing. Be sure to attend. If the court rules in your favor, you might get a judgment. Read about How to Collect a Judgment . After trial If you go to trial the judge will usually decide who wins immediatly. If not, they have 60 days to tell you what they decide. If you filed a counterclaim and you won, the plaintiff might have to pay you. If they do not pay, see our page on How to Collect a Judgment . If you lose and think the judge made a mistake in your case, you can file an appeal. You must do this within 28 days of the judgment. Fill out these forms: 1044XX 1045XX Then file the forms with the court that issued the judgment. The court will charge fees for the appeal. The court will send your paperwork to the nearest district court within the same judicial district . The district court will schedule a trial. What happened in the first trial will not control what happens in the new trial. Bring all of your evidence and be prepared to explain why you should win. The court will schedule a new trial. What happened in the first trial will not control what happens in the new trial. Bring all of your evidence and be prepared to explain why you should win. If you win, the judge might tell you to prepare the order. Use this form: 1040XX Utah Rule of Small Claims Procedure 12 . Did you miss your trial? If you missed your trial, a judgment may be entered against you. You can ask to undo the judgment. You must ask within 15 days after judgment was entered. If it has been more than 15 days, you must explain your delay. File these forms to ask the court to undo the judgment: 1042XX 1043XX The court will schedule a hearing. Make sure you attend. |
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If you are in danger, call: 911 You can also contact the Domestic Violence Hotline. They can help people find resources for emergency housing, medical care, and support and advocacy for you and your children. Call toll-free: 800-897-5465 , or visit the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition website . You might be able to get help with a protective order If you want to ask the court for a protective order and… Then… you live in Salt Lake County. contact Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake to see if you qualify for free representation. you live outside Salt Lake County. contact Utah Legal Services to see if you qualify for free legal representation. Call 800-662-4545 Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm or contact Timpanogos Legal Center for help with preparing your documents. Call their Hotline 801-649-8895 Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm After hours leave a message If you have been served with a protective order or stalking injunction These web pages provide information about protective orders and stalking injunctions: Child Protective Order Cohabitant Protective Order Dating Violence Protective Order Sexual Violence Protective Order Civil Stalking Injunction Expunging Civil Protective Orders and Civil Stalking Injunctions See the Finding Legal Help web page for information about free and low cost ways to get the help of an attorney. Abuse of Vulnerable and Elder Adults Child Protective Order Civil Stalking Injunction Cohabitant Protective Order Dating Violence Protective Order Sexual Violence Protective Order Safety Planning (Utah Domestic Violence Coalition) Workplace Violence Protective Order Expunging Civil Protective Orders and Civil Stalking Injunctions Protection from abuse or stalking A protective order or a stalking injunction can protect against domestic violence, intimate partner violence or stalking. Both are orders from a court. The person requesting the order is called the petitioner. The petitioner can be protected by an order and may also request orders protecting other people, such as their children. The person the order is requested against (and against whom it may be issued) is called the respondent. A protective order or a stalking injunction can place restrictions on the respondent if the court finds the respondent threatened, attempted or committed violence against the petitioner or stalked the petitioner. A protective order or a stalking injunction can order the respondent to: avoid contact or communication in any way with people listed on the order, stop committing or threatening violence against the petitioner, stay away from the petitioner's home, work, school, or place of worship, not have a firearm or other type of weapon. A protective order can also temporarily give custody of any shared children to the petitioner. If the respondent violates a protective order or stalking injunction, they can be arrested and charged with a Class A Misdemeanor. Different resources for different relationships There are several different types of court orders that can protect against abuse or stalking: Child Protective Order Cohabitant Protective Order Dating Violence Protective Order Sexual Violence Protective Order Civil Stalking Injunction Whether a protective order or a stalking injunction is appropriate depends on the relationship between the petitioner and the respondent. Not every instance of abuse will involve a protective order, but there still might be help available. Below are different types of orders and resources available: If you are the petitioner and your relationship to the respondent is… And you are facing… Then you can… a cohabitant , which means you: are or were married, live or used to live together are or were in a consensual sexual relationship are related as a parent, step-parent, child, step-child, grandchild, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew have or had children together, or are expecting a child. abuse, including: Physical harm (such as hitting, kicking, pushing, pulling hair, using a weapon or other physical attacks) Threats of violence or physical harm (such as breaking things or throwing things to intimidate), or Domestic violence, as defined Utah Code 77-36-1 including sexual violence. request a Cohabitant Protective Order. You must be 16 or older. However, a 16- or 17-year-old cannot ask for a protective order against their parent or their minor sibling. See the Protective Orders web page for more information and forms. you are or were dating or in a dating relationship , which is: A social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature, or a relationship which has romance or intimacy as a goal by one or both parties, regardless of whether the relationship involves sexual intimacy. If you were in a consensual sexual relationship, you would be considered to be cohabitants – see above. A dating relationship does not mean casual fraternization in a business, educational, or social context. dating violence or abuse, which might include: Physical harm (such as hitting, kicking, pushing, pulling hair, using a weapon or other physical attacks) Threats of violence or physical harm (such as breaking things or throwing things to intimidate) request a Dating Violence Protective Order. You must be 18 years old or older, or be emancipated. See the Protective Orders web page for more information and forms. you have no relationship, but you were: sexually assaulted by them, or were harmed by the distribution of an intimate image, or were harmed through human trafficking. sexual violence , including: Rape Object rape Sodomy Forcible sodomy Forcible sexual abuse Aggravated sexual assault Custodial sexual relations Custodial sexual misconduct Indecent liberties Sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult or a child Distribution of an intimate image Sexual extortion Human trafficking for forced sexual exploitation Aggravated human trafficking for forced sexual exploitation request a Sexual Violence Protective Order. See the Protective Orders web page for more information and forms. none of the above. stalking . request a Civil Stalking Injunction. A minor with a parent or guardian can file. See the Civil Stalking Injunctions web page for information and forms. You are an employer and they are a customre or came to your business Workplace violence: hurting an employee or threatening to causing significant damage to the business' property or threatening to workplace violence protective order Utah Code 78B-7-1102 none of the above, and you are filing on behalf of a child under 18. fear that the minor child has been or is facing an imminent threat of: physical abuse sexual abuse a sexual offense under Utah Code 76-5b-201 or 204 human trafficking of a child under Utah Code 76-5-308.5 request a Child Protective Order. Any interested adult can request an order to protects a minor child, including: parent other family members guardian teachers neighbors See the Child Protective Orders web page for information and forms. none of the above and you are worried about a vulnerable adult. A vulnerable adult includes a person who is 65 years old or older, or a dependent adult who has a mental or physical impairment which affects their ability to: provide personal protection provide necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, or mental or other health care obtain services necessary for health, safety, or welfare carry out the activities of daily living manage the adult's own financial resources comprehend the nature and consequences of remaining in a situation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation fear that a vulnerable adult is facing: physical or sexual abuse emotional or verbal abuse caretaker neglect self-neglect exploitation file a report online with Adult Protective Services or call 1-800-371-7897 to make a report. Make a safety plan A safety plan is a personalized plan to stay safe if you are: in an abusive relationship preparing to leave an abusive relationship leaving an abusive relationship have left an abusive relationship. See the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition's Safety Planning web page for more information. Respond to a protective order or stalking injunction If you are the respondent and you have been served with a protective order or stalking injunction, read the order carefully. Be sure to follow the order. If you do not follow the order, you can be arrested and charged with a Class A Misdemeanor. For information about responding to a protective order or stalking injunction, see the web page that matches your order: Child Protective Order Civil Stalking Injunction Cohabitant Protective Order Dating Violence Protective Order Sexual Violence Protective Order Make sure that the court has your correct contact information. The court needs your contact information to send you notices about the case. See the Notifying the Court of Address, Contact Information, or Name Changes web page for information and forms. Quick Escape |
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Legal Clinics Page Menu Related Information Agencies and Organizations - Free Legal Services Organizations Finding Legal Help Going to Court What is a legal clinic? A legal clinic is a place where you can get quick legal advice. At most legal clinics you will get about 20 minutes to share what is happening in your situation and then get recommendations on what you should do. Most legal clinics will not help you if you have a criminal case. If you do not find the help you need here or need to hire a lawyer, see the Finding Legal Help web page . Talking to someone at a legal clinic is not the same as hiring a lawyer, because the lawyers there will not take your case or represent you in court. Going to a legal clinic can help you decide if you can handle the issue alone, or if you should hire a lawyer. Getting ready to go to a legal clinic Because you will only have about 20 minutes, get ready to go to the legal clinc. Here is how you can prepare: gather all of your paperwork and put it in order - the lawyers will want to read anything you have take 5 minutes to make a list of what questions you have make a plan to get to the clinic early so you can be sure you get help By County Only counties with avaialble clinics are listed. Statewide Resources Beaver County Cache County Garfield County Iron County Kane County Salt Lake County Utah County Washington County Weber County Statewide Resources Español disponible BYU Community Legal Clinic Every Thursday except holidays, by appointment. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Topic: General civil matters, including immigration, landlord-tenant and debt collection. No family law. Location: Online via Zoom - visit: https://byu.zoom.us/j/92473418989 City / County: Statewide Special Instructions / Additional Information: To request an appointment, please email communitylegalclinic@law.byu.edu . Appointments are required. You must download Zoom before the clinic. Once you have downloaded Zoom, join the meeting by clicking the link. You will be put into a waiting room. Wait until you are let into the meeting by the receptionist. If you cannot join by Zoom, call 669-900-6833 and enter the meeting ID number 924 7341 8989 . Volunteer attorneys and law students working under their direction give advice and referrals, and in some cases provide representation. This clinic serves low income individuals, but there is not a strict income cutoff. Contact: Email communitylegalclinic@law.byu.edu with any questions or problems. Español disponible Community Legal Site: (Immigration) Online: 1st Tuesday of every month 5:00-7:00 p.m. by appointment. In person: 3rd Thursday of every month 5:30-7:00 p.m. by appointment. Walk-in appointments available. 4th Wednesday of every month 5:30-7:30. Walk-in appointments available. Topic: Immigration, including citizenship, status, deportation, and visas and general legal issues. Location: Online appointments held via Zoom. In person appointments on 3rd Thursday meet at UNP Hartland Partnership Center, 1578 W. 1700 S, Salt Lake City. Appointments on 4th Wednesday meet at SLLC Dream Center, West Valley Center Room 130, 3460 S. 5600 W., West Valley City, UT 84128. City / County: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County (online appointments statewide) Special Instructions / Additional Information: Online consultations are by appointment only. Request an appointment online . In person consultations are available by appointment, but walk-ins are also encouraged. Schedule an appointment by emailing probono@law.utah.edu or calling 801-581-5418 . Debtor’s Counseling Legal Site - Pro Bono Initiative 3rd Tuesday of every month, by appointment. Walk-in appointments available. 6:00-7:30 p.m. *In December this clinic will be on Tuesday, December 6th only.* Topic: Bankruptcy, collections, credit issues. Location: Horizonte Instruction and Training Center, 1234 S Main St. City / County: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County Special Instructions / Additional Information: Request an appointment online , or by emailing probono@law.utah.edu or by calling 801-581-5418 . Walk-in appointments are also encouraged. Family Law Legal Site - Pro Bono Initiative Online: 1st Wednesday of every month, by appointment. 6:00-8:00 p.m. In person att S.J. Quinney College of Law: 3rd Wednesday of every month, walk-in only. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Topic: Family law, child custody, divorce, protective orders. Location: Online appointments held via Zoom. In person appointments on the 3rd Wednesday are held at the University of Utah, 383 South University St E, Salt Lake City. Walkin appointments only for in person clinic. City / County: Statewide Special Instructions / Additional Information: Request an appointment online , or by emailing probono@law.utah.edu or call 801-581-5418 . In person clinic is walk in only. Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake: Virtual Family Law Clinic Clinic – every day. Attorney consultations -- Monday afternoons, by appointment. Topic: Family law, including divorce and custody issues. Location: Help is given over the phone or email by Clinic staff. Appointments for brief consultation with Legal Aid attorney on Monday afternoons can be set by Clinic staff. City / County: Statewide Special Instructions / Additional Information: Call 801-869-2895 or email familylawclinic@lasslc.org to get help Rainbow Law Legal Site 2nd Wednesday of every month, by appointment. Walk-in appointments available. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Topic: LGBT legal issues related to employment, name and gender marker changes, estate planning and family law. Location: Utah Pride Center, 1380 S Main Street; online via Zoom. City / County: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County; online appointments Statewide Special Instructions / Additional Information: Appointments are 30 minutes long and can be hosted either at the Utah Pride Center or online via zoom. Walk-in appointments available. Request an appointment online , or by emailing probono@law.utah.edu or calling 801-581-5418 . Street Law Legal Site - Pro Bono Initiative Online: 2nd Tuesday of every month, by appointment. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m In person: 3rd and 4th Tuesdays of every month 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., walk-ins only Topic: Consumer, employment, housing, discrimination, etc. No criminal or family law. Location: Online appointments held via Zoom. In person appointments meet at Horizonte Instruction and Training Center, 1234 S Main St. City / County: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County (online appointments statewide) Special Instructions / Additional Information: Online consultations are by appointment only. Request an appointment online , or by emailing probono@law.utah.edu or calling 801-581-5418 . Walk-ins only at in-person programs. Español disponible Timpanogos Legal Center (TLC) Document Clinic Weekdays by appointment. Topic: Family law, including divorce and custody issues Location: Services are provided online. If the client does not have a computer, tablet or phone with internet connection we can help make arrangements to find a suitable location. It is easy to connect. The client opens an email and clicks on the link--nothing to download. The client will be able to see the attorney and law student online along with the document. City / County: Statewide Special Instructions / Additional Information: Services are provided by volunteer attorneys and law students to help self-represented people prepare divorce and custody court documents. Examples of the documents prepared through the clinic include: Motion to Enforce Order, Petition to Modify, Temporary Orders, and Motion for Alternate Service. Contact: To be screened for eligibility and request an appointment, please email tlcinfo@timplegal.org or call 801-649-8895 , 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. After hours, leave a message. Utah Free Legal Answers Utah Free Legal Answers is an online service in which volunteer attorneys respond to questions about non-criminal law matters for low income users. Español disponible Utah Immigration Collaborative Referral Line By appointment. Topic: Immigration (includes deportation, adjustment of status, reunification, asylum and more) Location: Help is given over the phone City / County: Statewide Special Instructions / Additional Information: Call 801-382-9027 . Services are provided on a sliding scale basis. Help is available in English and Spanish and in other languages through an interpreter. More information at: https://utahimmigrationcollaborative.org/ Utah State Bar Virtual Legal Clinic Weekdays by appointment. Topic: General civil and criminal matters. Location: Services are provided by phone or email. City / County: Statewide Special Instructions / Additional Information: Call the Bar office at 801-297-7049 or complete the online form at www.utahlegalhelp.org/vlc to request an appointment. A volunteer attorney will contact you within 3 business days to set up a 30-minute appointment. Some Spanish-speaking attorneys available. Resources by Location Beaver County Southern Utah Bar Association (SUBA) Talk to a Lawyer Clinic 2nd Wednesday and 4th Tuesday of the month, by appointment. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Topic: Civil law, including family law issues. No help with criminal law or traffic cases. Location: Services are provided by phone until further notice. City / County: Available to residents of Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington Counties Special Instructions / Additional Information: Call and leave a message at 435-628-1604 , ext. 3662. A staff member will call you and screen you for eligibility. Your income must be below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. If you need an interpreter you must provide your own. Cache County Español disponible NOMAS Legal Clinic 3rd Thursday of the month 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Topic: Legal Representation in green card, citizenship, asylum, and other immigration applications before USCIS. Location: Logan Community Recreation Center, 195 S 100 W Logan, UT 84321 City / County: Logan, Cache County Special Instructions / Additional Information: To request an appointment, please go online to https://www.nomaslegal.org/schedule-an-appointment.html . Walk-ins are served on a first-come, first-served basis as time allows. Garfield County Southern Utah Bar Association (SUBA) Talk to a Lawyer Clinic 2nd Wednesday and 4th Tuesday of the month, by appointment. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Topic: Civil law, including family law issues. No help with criminal law or traffic cases. Location: Services are provided by phone until further notice. City / County: Available to residents of Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington Counties Special Instructions / Additional Information: Call and leave a message at 435-628-1604 , ext. 3662. Someone will call you and screen you for eligibility. Your income must be below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. If you need an interpreter you must provide your own. Iron County Southern Utah Bar Association (SUBA) Talk to a Lawyer Clinic 2nd Wednesday and 4th Tuesday of the month, by appointment. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Topic: Civil law, including family law issues. No help with criminal law or traffic cases. Location: Services are provided by phone until further notice. City / County: Available to residents of Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington Counties Special Instructions / Additional Information: Call and leave a message at 435-628-1604 , ext. 3662. Someone will call you and screen you for eligibility. Your income must be below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. If you need an interpreter you must provide your own. Kane County Southern Utah Bar Association (SUBA) Talk to a Lawyer Clinic 2nd Wednesday and 4th Tuesday of the month, by appointment. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Topic: Civil law, including family law issues. No help with criminal law or traffic cases. Location: Services are provided by phone until further notice. City / County: Available to residents of Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington Counties Special Instructions / Additional Information: Call and leave a message at 435-628-1604 , ext. 3662. Someone will call you and screen you for eligibility. Your income must be below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. If you need an interpreter you must provide your own. Salt Lake County Español disponible Immigration Legal Site - Pro Bono Initiative 4th Wednesday of every month. Walk-in appointments only. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Topic: Immigration, including citizenship, status, deportation, and visas and general legal issues. Location: SLLC Dream Ceenter, West Valley Center Room 130: 3460 S. 5600 W. West Valley City, UT 84128 City / County: West Valley City, Salt Lake County (online appointments statewide) Special Instructions / Additional Information: Learn more by emailing probono@law.utah.edu or calling 801-581-5418 . Expungement Legal Site - Pro Bono Initiative 1st Thursday of every month, by appointment. Walk-in appointments available. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Topic: Barriers to employment, such as expungements and issues regarding outstanding warrants. Location: Salt Lake Legal Defenders Association 275 E 200 S Sal Lake City, UT City / County: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County Special Instructions / Additional Information: Request an appointment online , or by emailing probono@law.utah.edu or calling 801-581-5418 . Walk-in appointments are also encouraged. Please call Utah Legal Services at 801-328-8891 ahead of time to see if you qualify for an expungement. More information about when you can expunge a record can be found here: https://www.utcourts.gov/howto/expunge/#expunge . Family Law Legal Site and Community Court- Pro Bono Initiative and Third District Court 4th Thursday of every month. Walk-ins only. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Topic: Family law, child custody, divorce, protective orders Location: Kearns Public Library 4275 West 5345 South Kearns, UT 84118 City / County: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County Special Instructions / Additional Information: Walk-ins only. In addition to volunteer lawyers, court will be in session. Parties who have documents to file (including final documents) and where both parties are available, can be heard by the court. For more details, email probono@law.utah.edu or call 801-581-5418 . Español disponible Homeless Youth Legal Clinic Every Monday - Wednesday 5:30-7:00 p.m. Topic: General criminal & civil issues. Location: In person at the Youth Resource Center, 888 South 400 West, Salt Lake City City / County: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County Special Instructions / Additional Information: Available to homeless youth ages 15-22. Spanish speakers available. For appointments or more information, email homelessyouthlegal@gmail.com . Español disponible NOMAS Legal Clinic 1st Thursday of the month, by appointment. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Topic: Legal Representation in green card, citizenship, asylum, and other immigration applications before USCIS. Location: Rose Park Neighborhood Center 754 N 8th W Salt Lake City, UT 84116 City / County: West Valley City, Salt Lake County Special Instructions / Additional Information: To request an appointment, please go online to https://www.nomaslegal.org/schedule-an-appointment.html . Walk-ins are served on a first-come, first-served basis as time allows. Rainbow Law Legal Site 2nd Wednesday of every month, by appointment. Walk-in appointments available. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Topic: LGBT legal issues related to employment, name and gender marker changes, estate planning and family law. Location: Utah Pride Center, 1380 S Main Street; online via Zoom. City / County: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County; online appointments Statewide Special Instructions / Additional Information: Appointments are 30 minutes long and can be hosted either at the Utah Pride Center or online via zoom. Walk-in appointments available. Request an appointment online , or by emailing probono@law.utah.edu or calling 801-581-5418 . Utah County Español disponible Timpanogos Legal Center (TLC) Family Justice Center Clinic Every Tuesday except holidays, by appointment. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Topic: Family law, including divorce and custody issues. Immigration attorneys available on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Location: Online by appointment and first come, first served in person: Utah County Health and Justice Building, 151 South University Avenue, Provo, Utah 84601 City / County: Statewide, Utah County Special Instructions / Additional Information: No income requirements. Contact: To request an appointment, fill out the online form or email tlcinfo@timplegal.org . Washington County Southern Utah Bar Association (SUBA) Talk to a Lawyer Clinic 2nd Wednesday and 4th Tuesday of the month, by appointment. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Topic: Civil law, including family law issues. No help with criminal law or traffic cases. Location: Services are provided by phone until further notice. City / County: Available to residents of Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington Counties Special Instructions / Additional Information: Call and leave a message at 435-628-1604 , ext. 3662. Someone will call you and screen you for eligibility. Your income must be below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. If you need an interpreter you must provide your own. Weber County Timpanogos Legal Center YCC Ogden Clinic 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, by appointment. 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Topic: Domestic violence, protective orders, stalking injunctions, landlord/tenant, Family law, including divorce and custody issues. Location: 2261 Adams Ave. Ogden, UT 84401 City / County: Ogden, Weber County Special Instructions / Additional Information: clients MUST have an appointment & wear a mask. Contact: To schedule an appointment, clients must call the main line starting the Wednesday morning the day before the clinic until filled at 801-394-9456 . 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