Menu Justice Court New MyCase Online Portal The court is excited about a new online portal for parties of a case to view balances, make payments, see the date/time of upcoming court hearings and see documents in your case. To register for this online portal please go to utcourts.gov/mycase. Contact Information 97 E Center St. • 801.724.3900 • court@orem.org HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (excluding most State and National holidays) Most court business can be handled through electronic means. Facemasks are required in the court building at this time. Court Video Hearing Information To comply with state and local orders, most hearings are being held through video teleconferencing. Citation Information Got a citation? See steps to resolve it. Traffic School Option for resolving moving violation citations Request to the Judge Request a change to a sentencing condition Paying Court Fines & Fees There are multiple ways to pay fines and fees Court House Rules Code of conduct while in Court Small Claims Court Orem Justice Court can hear small claims cases Court Calendar Double check your day in court MyCase Information on how to register for the MyCase Portal Other Court Information Contacting the Prosecutor Court Calendar Fine & Fee Information Fix-It Tickets Insurance Violations Jury Duty Online Court Forms Registration Violations Representing Yourself Rescheduling Your Court Date Rights and Enhancement Forms Seat Belts Service Provider List Typical Criminal Case Flow Your Day in Court Paying Court Fees Pay online: Click here to pay your Orem Justice Court fines online as well as look up fine related questions, including: balances, past due amounts, scheduled payment amounts and due date. Pay in person: Appear at the City of Orem Justice Court located at 97 E Center, Orem, Monday – Friday (excluding most state & national holidays) between the hours of 8 am – 4:45 pm. Pay by phone: Payment by credit card can be made over the phone by calling (801) 724-3900, Monday – Friday (excluding most state and national holidays) between the hours of 8 am – 4:45 pm. Pay by mail: Remit check or money order. Do not send cash. Include citation or case number on the check or money order. Payments need to be received by the court timely to avoid additional penalty amounts. Mail payment to the City of Orem Justice Court, 97 E Center, Orem, UT 84057. Court House Rules No Weapons. This includes any sharp or bladed instrument. Security is not allowed to hold these items for you. Please leave them at home or in your vehicle. Proper Dress is Required. No shorts, hats, tank-tops, halter-tops, mini skirts or clothing with inappropriate pictures or words. You may be asked to reschedule your hearing if you are not properly dressed. Cell Phones and Electronic Devices Must be Turned Off. Cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off while you conduct your business with the court. Security may confiscate these items if they are disrupting proceedings or are being used to record without authorization. No Photography or Recording Allowed. Photography and/or recording of proceedings are only allowed upon written prior approval from the Justice Court Judge. No Small or Disruptive Children Allowed in the Courtroom. All Courtroom proceedings are recorded. Traffic School The City of Orem offers a traffic school class as an option in resolving a moving violation through the following steps: Make your request for approval online (click here), or appear at the City of Orem Justice Court within 14 days from the date of your ticket to determine if you are eligible for a traffic school option. Eligibility is based on your driving history. The clerks at the justice court will not be able to approve you for traffic school if you have any of the following conditions: Three (3) or more plea in abeyances/convictions for moving violations on your driving record. You currently have an active plea in abeyance agreement with the City of Orem Justice court. Citation is for an alcohol related offense. Citation is for a reckless driving offense. Citation was for speeding that exceeds 30 mph over the posted limit or if your speed was double the posted limit. Citation requires a mandatory appearance before the judge. If you are determined eligible the clerk will assist you with a plea in abeyance agreement which is required by State law and outlines the requirements for your case to be resolved. The clerk can also assist in signing you up for traffic school at the same time you enter into your agreement. Please be prepared to pay for traffic school and the plea in abeyance fee on the date you come into the justice court. Small Claims Court The City of Orem Justice Court has been part of the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) pilot project since August 5, 2019. When filing a small claims case with our court, you will need to complete specific ODR forms. These forms are located online at https://www.utcourts.gov/smallclaimsodr/. You can also come to the Orem Justice Court and we will provide the forms to you. The City of Orem Justice Court has jurisdiction over small claims cases if the defendant (person being sued) resides in Orem City or the debt arose within the Orem City limits. Small claims can be filed for a claim up to $11,000. The claim must be for actual damages (can’t file for treble damages). The fee to file a small claims case is: $60 if the claim is less than $2,000 $100 if the claim is for $2,001 – $7,500 $185 if the claim is for $7,501 – $11,000 After the case is filed with the court, the plaintiff (person filing the claim) is responsible to serve the defendant notice of the suit. MyCase Portal Mycase is a new online portal available for justice and district court cases. It allows you to: View balances and make payments See the date/time of upcoming court hearings See documents in your court case To register go to utcourts.gov/mycase. You will need an email address you check frequently, your case number and your government issued ID to create an account. If you have trouble registering please email the State Self-Help Center at selfhelp@utcourts.gov or text 801-742-1898 Monday through Friday from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Stay Updated Sign up for our Newsletter About About Orem Communications Events Contact Report a Problem Mayor & Council Ask Us Anything Address City of Orem 56 N. State Street Orem, UT 84057 © 2021 City of Orem. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Service Imprint