The Seventh Judicial District - San Juan County - District Court cases in San Juan County, Monticello, UT
San Juan County Justice Court in Monticello, Utah, is a Utah justice court (limited‑jurisdiction trial court) within the state court system. It handles Class B and Class C misdemeanor criminal cases, infractions, and violations of state law and county/municipal ordinances arising within its geographic jurisdiction. Common matters include traffic offenses (such as speeding, DUI, and parking citations), other misdemeanor offenses, and small claims civil cases within statutory monetary limits. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial proceedings, trials, and sentencing in these cases. Felonies, family law, probate, juvenile, and general civil actions are outside its jurisdiction and are heard in the district court.
The Seventh Judicial District - San Juan County - District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | San Juan |
| Street Address: | 297 South Main |
| City: | Monticello |
| Zip Code: | 84535 |
| Phone: | 435- 678-1448 |
| Fax: | 435- 678-1448 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday : 8AM–5PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.utcourts.gov/directory/courthouse.cgi?county=19 |
| Languages: | English |
Services and Case Types Handled in The Seventh Judicial District - San Juan County - District Court
San Juan County Justice Court serves the public by providing:
- Case filings: traffic and local-ordinance infractions; Class B and C misdemeanors (e.g., DUI, reckless driving, theft); and small claims up to $15,000.
- Court hearings: arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials for eligible misdemeanors, small-claims trials (no jury), and sentencings.
- Jury services: juror summons, qualification, postponements/excuses, orientation, and support during trials.
- Protective orders: petitions (cohabitant abuse, dating violence, sexual violence, stalking) are filed in District Court; the Justice Court provides information/referrals and addresses related criminal matters within its jurisdiction.
- Public services: warrants and bail, fine/fee payments and payment plans, continuance requests, calendars and case information, forms and self-help guidance, and records/certified copies.