government -- Classes of justice courts. (1) (a) Under Article VIII, Section 1, Utah Constitution, there is created a court not of record known as the justice court. (b) The judges of this court are justice court judges. (2) A justice court is: (a) a court of this state in accordance with Section 78A-1-101; (b) a part of the state judiciary even though the justice court is funded and staffed by a municipality or county; and (c) independent from the other branches of government for a municipality or county. (3) A justice court may not be treated as part of the executive or legislative branches or offices of a municipality or county. (4) A municipality or county may only operate a justice court as authorized by this chapter. (5) Justice courts shall be divided into the following classes: (a) Class I: 501 or more case filings per month; (b) Class II: 201-500 case filings per month; (c) Class III: 61-200 case filings per month; and (d) Class IV: 60 or fewer case filings per month. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 199, 2024 General Session
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