The Sixth Judicial District - Wayne County - District Court cases in Wayne County, Loa, UT
Wayne County Justice Court in Loa, Utah, is a limited-jurisdiction justice court within the Utah State Courts system. It handles cases arising within its territorial jurisdiction in Wayne County that are assigned to justice courts: class B and class C misdemeanors, infractions, and violations of county or municipal ordinances; traffic and parking offenses; and small claims civil actions up to $15,000 (exclusive of interest and costs). It does not hear felonies, class A misdemeanors, divorce, custody, probate, or most juvenile matters, which are handled by the district or juvenile courts. Appeals from this court go to the district court for a trial de novo.
The Sixth Judicial District - Wayne County - District Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | District Court |
| County: | Wayne |
| Street Address: | 18 S Main |
| City: | Loa |
| Zip Code: | 84747 |
| Phone: | 435-836-1301 |
| Fax: | 435-836-2479 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday : 8AM–5PM |
| Website URL: | https://www.utcourts.gov/courts/dist/distsites/6th/wayne.htm |
| Languages: | English |
| Email: | ryant@utcourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in The Sixth Judicial District - Wayne County - District Court
Wayne County Justice Court serves the public by:
- Case filings: traffic and ordinance violations, misdemeanors, and small civil claims within statutory limits; accepts pleadings, forms, and payments.
- Protective orders: issues no-contact/protective orders in criminal cases and provides information or referral for civil protective-order requests, as authorized by law.
- Jury services: summons, qualifies, and manages jurors; handles excusals/deferrals and juror instructions.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, pretrial conferences, trials, sentencings, and small-claims hearings; manages continuances and remote appearances.
Additional services include calendars and notices, records and certification requests, fine/payment plans, interpreter and ADA accommodations, and in-person, phone, or online assistance.