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When Utah became a state in 1896, its judicial system included a supreme court, state district courts, and justice of the peace courts. | When Utah became a state in 1896, its judicial system included a supreme court, state district courts, and justice of the peace courts. | ||
'''Utah Supreme Court, 1896 to present.''' The Utah Supreme Court is the highest state court. It has original jurisdiction over questions from federal courts. It hears appeals from the district courts, state agencies, and in some cases the court of appeals. Records are kept by the clerk of the Utah Supreme Court. Some supreme court records have been sent to the Utah State Archives. | '''Utah Supreme Court, 1896 to present.''' The Utah Supreme Court is the highest state court. It has original jurisdiction over questions from federal courts. It hears appeals from the district courts, state agencies, and in some cases the court of appeals. Records are kept by the clerk of the Utah Supreme Court. Some supreme court records have been sent to the [http://www.utcourts.gov/records/ Utah State Archives]. The Supreme Court cases since 1996 are on the [http://www.utcourts.gov/courts/sup/ Utah State Courts] website. | ||
'''Utah Court of Appeals, 1997 to present.''' Appellate Court decisions are available online from 1997 or later depending on the type of case appealed. See [http://www.utcourts.gov/opinions/ Appellate Court Opinions] | |||
'''State district courts (1896 to present).''' In 1896 the state was divided into seven state court districts. Through the years the district boundaries changed several times, and in 1988, eight districts were created. Branch offices for these courts are located in each county. State district courts have jurisdiction in all criminal felonies and civil actions. Domestic relations cases such as divorces, separations, child custody, adoptions, name changes, and will and estate settlements are also handled by these courts. Also, naturalizations are handled through the district courts. | '''State district courts (1896 to present).''' In 1896 the state was divided into seven state court districts. Through the years the district boundaries changed several times, and in 1988, eight districts were created. Branch offices for these courts are located in each county. State district courts have jurisdiction in all criminal felonies and civil actions. Domestic relations cases such as divorces, separations, child custody, adoptions, name changes, and will and estate settlements are also handled by these courts. Also, naturalizations are handled through the district courts. | ||
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'''Justices of the peace (1896 to present)'''. There are two classes of justices of the peace in Utah: county justices who serve in county divisions called precincts, and municipal justices who serve in cities or towns. Justices of the peace perform marriages and have jurisdiction in misdemeanors and civil cases of less than $1,000. Appeals are sent to the circuit courts. | '''Justices of the peace (1896 to present)'''. There are two classes of justices of the peace in Utah: county justices who serve in county divisions called precincts, and municipal justices who serve in cities or towns. Justices of the peace perform marriages and have jurisdiction in misdemeanors and civil cases of less than $1,000. Appeals are sent to the circuit courts. | ||
Justices of the peace maintain their own records. These may be kept at the county courthouse or at the justice's home or office. By law, justices of the peace are required to give their records to their successors. An effective way to locate justice of the peace records is to contact the county clerk. The records of marriages performed by justices of the peace are in county clerk's office. | Justices of the peace maintain their own records. These may be kept at the county courthouse or at the justice's home or office. By law, justices of the peace are required to give their records to their successors. An effective way to locate justice of the peace records is to contact the county clerk. The records of marriages performed by justices of the peace are in county clerk's office. | ||
=== Federal Court Records (1896 to present) === | === Federal Court Records (1896 to present) === | ||