Section 78A-7-101.5 - Creation of justice court - Not of record - Independent branch of local government - Classes of justice courts(1)(a) Under Article VIII, Section 1, Utah Constitution, there is created a court not of record known as the justice court.(b) The judges of this court are justice court judges.(2) A justice court is: (a) a court of this state in accordance with Section 78A-1-101;(b) a part of the state judiciary even though the justice court is funded and staffed by a municipality or county; and(c) 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:(a) Class I: 501 or more case filings per month;(b) Class II: 201-500 case filings per month;(c) Class III: 61-200 case filings per month; and(d) Class IV: 60 or fewer case filings per month.Renumbered from § 78A-7-101 and amended by Chapter 199, 2024 General Session ,§ 6, eff. 5/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 475, 2023 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 5/3/2023.Amended by Chapter 205, 2012 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/8/2012.Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session