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Comprehensive Overview of Utah’s Judicial Districts

Understanding the Utah District Courts: A Comprehensive Overview

Utah’s District Court serves as the state’s upper trial court, reminiscent of the days when judges rode the circuits. In southern Utah, many district court judges cover multiple counties and often commute long distances to hold court sessions. This unique structure reflects the vast geographic spread of Utah’s judicial districts.

Breakdown of Utah’s Judicial Districts

Utah is divided into eight judicial districts, each encompassing several counties. The first four districts are primarily located in Northern Utah along the I-15 corridor, while the remaining four districts cover rural southern Utah. Here’s a detailed look at each district along with their filing statistics from 2022.

1st Judicial District

  • Counties: Box Elder County, Cache County, Rich County
  • Filings in 2022: 12,051

2nd Judicial District

  • Counties: Davis County, Morgan County, Weber County
  • Filings in 2022: 42,009 (Third most filings in Utah)

3rd Judicial District

  • Counties: Salt Lake County, Summit County, Tooele County
  • Filings in 2022: 105,076 (Most filings by far)

4th Judicial District

  • Counties: Juab County, Millard County, Utah County, Wasatch County
  • Filings in 2022: 45,324

5th Judicial District

  • Counties: Beaver County, Iron County, Washington County
  • Filings in 2022: 14,781

6th Judicial District

  • Counties: Garfield County, Kane County, Piute County, Sanpete County, Sevier County, Wayne County
  • Filings in 2022: 4,443

7th Judicial District

  • Counties: Carbon County, Emery County, Grand County, San Juan County
  • Filings in 2022: 4,191

8th Judicial District

  • Counties: Daggett County, Duchesne County, Uintah County
  • Filings in 2022: 5,400

Key Takeaways

  • Judicial Coverage: Judges in southern Utah often commute significant distances to serve multiple counties, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in the judicial system.
  • Filing Statistics: The 3rd Judicial District, covering Salt Lake County, leads in filings, indicating higher legal activity compared to other districts.

By understanding the structure and operations of Utah’s District Courts, residents can better navigate the legal landscape. For more information on court services and procedures, visit the Utah State Courts website.

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