036 of 2011 - requesting recertification of the Justice Court R 11-1
R 11-12
RESOLUTION NO. 36 OF 2011
REQUESTING THE RECERTIFICATION OF
THE JUSTICE COURT OF SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS,the provisions of Utah Code Ann. § 78A-7-703 (2011), require that
Justice Courts be recertified at the end of each four-year term by the Utah Judicial
Council; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City Corporation has received notification from the
Administrative Office of the Courts that in order for the Salt Lake City Justice Cowl to
be recertified, an application must be returned to that office by October 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS,the members of the Salt Lake City Council have received an opinion
letter from Senior City Attorney Jaysen R. Oldroyd which sets forth the requirements for
the operation of a justice court, states that the Salt Lake City Justice Court meets such
minimum requirements and opines that it is legally feasible for the City to maintain a
justice court; and
WHEREAS,the members of the Salt Lake City Council have determined that it is
in the best interests of Salt Lake City to continue to maintain a justice court;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Salt Lake City,
Utah that:
(1) The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah hereby requests recertification of
the Justice Court of Salt Lake City by the Justice Courts Standards Committee and the
Utah Judicial Council; and
(2) The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah hereby affirms its willingness to
continue to meet all requirements set forth by the Judicial Council for continued
operation of the Justice Court of Salt Lake City for the next four-year term of court,
except as to any requirements waived by the Utah Judicial Council.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 11th day of October,
2011.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
By t9a�
CHAIR
ATTEST: Approved as to form:
Salt Lake City Attorney
By:
s0tIT CORDER enior City Attorney
Date:
HB ATTY-#19688-vl-Resolution - Justice Court Recertification
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