The Sixth Judicial District - Garfield County - District Court cases in Garfield County, Panguitch, UT
Garfield County Justice Court in Panguitch, Utah, is a limited-jurisdiction justice court within the Utah state court system. It handles Class B and Class C misdemeanor criminal cases, infractions, and county or municipal ordinance violations; most traffic and parking matters (e.g., speeding, DUI); and civil small-claims cases up to $15,000. The court conducts arraignments and other proceedings for cases within its jurisdiction and may issue warrants. It does not hear felonies, Class A misdemeanors, divorces, custody, probate, or general civil cases beyond small claims; those are handled by the district court. Its role is to resolve lower-level criminal, traffic, and small-claims matters arising in Garfield County.
The Sixth Judicial District - Garfield County - District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Garfield |
| Street Address: | 55 South Main Street |
| City: | Panguitch |
| Zip Code: | 84759 |
| Phone: | 435-676-1104 |
| Fax: | 435-676-8239 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday : 8AM–5PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.utcourts.gov/courts/dist/distsites/6th/garfield.htm |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in The Sixth Judicial District - Garfield County - District Court
Garfield County Justice Court is a limited-jurisdiction trial court serving the public by:
- Case filings and processing: traffic/parking citations; misdemeanor criminal cases (e.g., DUI, theft, domestic violence); county/municipal code violations; small-claims monetary disputes up to the statutory limit; and other limited civil matters permitted by law.
- Protective orders: intake and issuance of orders of protection or stalking injunctions where authorized; enforcement of no-contact conditions in criminal cases.
- Court hearings: initial appearances/arraignments, pretrial conferences, motions, bench or jury trials, sentencing, review hearings, and warrant proceedings.
- Jury services: juror qualification and summons, orientation, scheduling, excusals/deferrals, and juror compensation.
- Public services: calendars and hearing notices; forms and filing assistance; payment of fines/fees; record requests and certified copies; interpreters and ADA accommodations; options for remote appearance or mediation where available.