78A-7-101.5. Creation of justice court -- Not of record -- Independent branch of local government -- Classes of justice courts.
(1) Under Article VIII, Section 1, Utah Constitution, there is created a court not of record known as the justice court. The judges of this court are justice court judges.
(2) A justice court is: a court of this state in accordance with Section; 78A-1-101 a part of the state judiciary even though the justice court is funded and staffed by a municipality or county; and independent from the other branches of government for a municipality or county.
(3) A justice court may not be treated as part of the executive or legislative branches or offices of a municipality or county.
(4) A municipality or county may only operate a justice court as authorized by this chapter.
(5) Justice courts shall be divided into the following classes: Class I: 501 or more case filings per month; Class II: 201-500 case filings per month; Class III: 61-200 case filings per month; and Class IV: 60 or fewer case filings per month.