Finding Legal Help
You are not required to hire an attorney, but legal matters can be complicated. Consider talking to an attorney to go over your options. See the Finding Legal Help page for information about free and low cost ways to get legal help.
Como encontrar ayuda legal
Usted no está obligado a contratar un abogado, pero los asuntos legales pueden ser complicados. Considere la posibilidad de hablar con un abogado para hablar de sus opciones. Para información sobre cómo obtener ayuda legal vea nuestra página Como encontrar ayuda legal.
About the Courts
Court Organization/Governance
Learn more about organization and governance of the courts.
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the "court of last resort" in Utah. The court consists of five justices who serve ten-year renewable terms.
Court of Appeals
The Utah Court of Appeals, created in 1987, consists of seven judges who serve six-year renewable terms.
District Courts
The District Court is the state trial court of general jurisdiction. There are 70 full-time district judges serving in the state's eight judicial districts.
Juvenile Courts
The Juvenile Court is a court of special jurisdiction. It includes 25 full-time judges and one commissioner. The Juvenile Court is of equal status with the District Court.
Justice Courts
Justice Courts are established by counties and municipalities and have the authority to deal with class B and C misdemeanors, violations of ordinances, small claims, and infractions committed within their territorial jurisdiction.
Judges' Biographies
Learn more about Utah's Judges.
State Law Library
The Utah State Law Library serves the legal information needs of Utah's courts, executive agencies, legislature, attorneys, and the public. The library is open to the public, and while our collection is located in Salt Lake City, library services are available to people throughout the state.
Office of the Guardian ad Litem
Court Directory / Locate a Court
Employment Opportunities with the Court
The Utah State Courts mission is to provide the people an open, fair, efficient, and independent system for the advancement of justice under the law.
