LEGISLATIVE GENERAL COUNSEL S.J.R. 10
6 Approved for Filing: J. Carlton 6
6 01-23-24 10:04 AM 6
1 JOINT RESOLUTION DISSOLVING RICHMOND CITY
2 JUSTICE COURT
3 2024 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Chris H. Wilson
6 House Sponsor: Michael J. Petersen
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This resolution approves the dissolution of the Richmond City Justice Court.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This resolution:
13 < approves the dissolution of the Richmond City Justice Court.
14 Special Clauses:
15 None
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17 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
18 WHEREAS, Richmond City has had a justice court for many years;
19 WHEREAS, Richmond City has determined that it is no longer feasible for Richmond
20 City to operate a justice court;
21 WHEREAS, with the dissolution of the Richmond City Justice Court, the caseload of
22 the Richmond City Justice Court will fall upon the First District Court in Cache County;
23 WHEREAS, the Richmond City Council has given notice to the Utah Judicial Council
24 of the Richmond City Council's intent to dissolve the Richmond City Justice Court and
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25 requested an effective date of no later than April 1, 2024; and
26 WHEREAS, Section 78A-7-123 requires the Legislature to approve by joint resolution
27 the dissolution of a justice court:
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28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature approves the dissolution
29 of the Richmond City Justice Court.
30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah
31 Judicial Council and Richmond City.
32 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution takes effect upon approval by a
33 constitutional majority vote of all members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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