Proposed Resolution - 11/21/2023
RESOLUTION NO. ______ OF 2023
REQUESTING THE RECERTIFICATION OF
THE JUSTICE COURT OF SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, the provisions of Utah Code § 78A-7-103, require that Justice Courts
be recertified at the end of each four-year term; 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 Court to
be recertified, an application must be returned to that office by December 15, 2023; 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:
Section 1: The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah hereby requests
recertification of the Salt Lake City Justice Court by the Board of Justice Court Judges
and the Utah Judicial Council; and
Section 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
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continued operation of the Salt Lake City Justice Court 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 ______ day of ________,
2023.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
By_____________________________
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY RECORDER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office
Date: 11/20/2023
Sign:
Print: Jaysen Oldroyd