The Eight Judicial District - Uintah County - District Court cases in Uintah County, Vernal, UT
Uintah County Justice Court in Vernal, Utah, is a county justice court with limited jurisdiction. It serves as the local forum for minor criminal enforcement and simplified civil disputes, handling Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, traffic and parking matters, violations of county/municipal ordinances, and small claims civil cases up to $11,000. The court does not hear felonies, Class A misdemeanors, juvenile, family law (divorce or custody), or general civil cases beyond small claims; those are handled by the district and other specialized courts.
The Eight Judicial District - Uintah County - District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Uintah |
| Street Address: | 920 East Highway 40 |
| City: | Vernal |
| Zip Code: | 84078 |
| Phone: | 435- 781-9300 |
| Fax: | 435- 789-2759 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday : 8AM–5PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.utcourts.gov/directory/courthouse.cgi?county=24 |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | amandac@utcourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in The Eight Judicial District - Uintah County - District Court
Uintah County Justice Court serves the public by adjudicating lower-level criminal and civil matters and providing essential court services. It handles traffic and parking infractions; Class B and C misdemeanors (e.g., DUI, drug possession, theft, domestic-violence-related misdemeanors); county/municipal ordinance violations; and small claims up to $15,000. Services include accepting small claims filings, processing citations, fine payments and payment plans, warrants and bail, records requests and certified copies, interpreters, and ADA accommodations. The court schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, bench and jury trials, sentencings, and probation reviews, and manages jury services (summons, qualification, excuses, orientation, attendance, and juror payment). Note: Civil protective orders (e.g., cohabitant abuse, stalking) are filed in District Court; the Justice Court provides information/referrals and issues or enforces criminal no-contact/protective orders arising from cases before it.