HomeMy WebLinkAbout062 of 2025 - Text Amendment - Justice Court CapacitySALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE
No. 62 of2025
(Justice Court Capacity)
A n ordinance amending Salt Lake City Code sections 2.84.020 and 2.84.030 to increase the
capacity of the Salt Lake City Justice Court.
WHEREAS, Chapter 2.84 of the Salt Lake City Code addresses the operation of the Salt
Lake City Justice Court; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City continues to experience significant growth in both population
and commerce; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Salt Lake City desires to update Chapter 2.84 of the
Salt Lake City Code in order to facilitate any necessary increase in the Salt Lake City Justice
Court's resources and capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah:
SECTION 1. That Section 2.84.020 of the Salt Lake City Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
2.84.020: ESTABLISHMENT OF JUDGESHIPS:
Salt Lake City may, subject to the approval of the Judicial Council, appoint as many full time
and part time municipal justice court judges to the Salt Lake City Justice Court as are required
for the efficient judicial administration within the limitations set forth in Utah law.
SECTION 2. That Section 2.84.030 of the Salt Lake City Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
2.84.030: JUDGE APPOINTMENT AND TERM OF OFFICE:
A.A judge of the justice court shall be appointed by the mayor, shall be confirmed by the
city council, and shall satisfy any additional requirements set forth in Utah Code section
78A-7-202, or its successor, before performing judicial duties. The term of office of a
judge of the justice court shall be six (6) years, as provided by Utah Code section 78A-7-
203, or its successor.
B.When necessary, a senior justice court judge, or justice court judge currently holding
office within the Salt Lake County judicial district or in an adjacent county, may be
appointed to serve as a temporary justice court judge consistent with the requirements of
Utah Code 78A-7-208, or its successor.
SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall become effective upon publication.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 7th day of October, 2025.
CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST:
CITY RECORDER
Transmitted to Mayor on -------------
Mayor's Action: ____ Approved. Vetoed. - -- - --
CITY RECORDER
Bill No. 62 of 2025
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MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Date: 8/12/2025
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Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney
Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney
Jaysen Oldroyd (Oct 9, 2025 10:46:38 MDT)
10/09/2025
Chris Wharton (Oct 10, 2025 12:00:41 MDT)
10/10/2025
Erin Mendenhall (Oct 14, 2025 11:22:19 MDT)
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10/14/2025
Ordinance 62 of 2025 Text Amendment -
Justice Court Capacity
Final Audit Report 2025-10-14
Created:2025-10-09
By:Caitlin Carlino (caitlin.carlino@slc.gov)
Status:Signed
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