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Before attending court, be sure to watch the "Rights and Waiver" Video which discuss' the defendants rights.
To attend court remotely, please click on the Court Attendee Registration Link.
Court Calendar
Cases at the Heber City Justice Court are processed on the state court computer system known as CORIS. The state court has made the Heber City Justice Court calendars available online. The calendars provided are for a two-week period and are updated daily.
Before attending court, be sure to watch the "Rights and Waiver" Video which discuss' the defendants rights.
To attend court remotely, click here.
Court Rules
- No cell phones. Cell phones are not permitted in the courtroom. Please leave them at home or in your vehicle. Security is not allowed to hold cell phones for you. If your business is with the front counter staff you may keep your cell phone, but please turn it off while you conduct your business.
- No small children allowed in the courtroom.
- Proper dress is required. No shorts, tank-tops, halter-tops, mini skirts or clothing with inappropriate pictures or words. You may be asked to reschedule your hearing if you are not properly dressed.
- No weapons. This includes any sharp or bladed instrument. Security is not allowed to hold these items for you. Please leave them at home or in your vehicle.
- Representing Yourself
- Small Claims
- Fines & Fees
- Fix-It Ticket
- Registration Violations
- Insurance Violations
- Know Your Rights
People who choose to represent themselves in court are called "pro-se" or "self-represented litigants." A person should think carefully before deciding to represent himself or herself. The process takes time, patience and can be confusing. Pro-se parties are expected to know the same rules that attorneys do.
The justice court provides some resources, but court staff cannot provide legal advice. The staff can provide general information about court rules, procedures and schedules.
Helpful Resources
Legal Help Quick Links
Information on Small Claims & Civil Cases
The Heber City Justice Court has jurisdiction over small claims cases if the defendant (person being sued) resides in Heber City or the debt arose within the Heber City limits.
Claim Amount Limit
Small claims can be filed for a claim up to $10,000. The claim must be for actual damages (can't file for treble damages).
The fee to file a small claims case is:
- $60 if the claim is less than $2,000
- $100 if the claim is for $2,001 to $7,500
- $185 if the claim is for $7,501 to $10,000
Forms
Heber City Justice Court is now participating in the State of Utah's use of online dispute resolution (ODR) in small claims cases. To learn more, please complete the forms required at the Utah Courts ODR website. https://www.utcourts.gov/odr/
Serving Notice
After the case is filed with the court, the plaintiff (person filing the claim) is responsible to serve the defendant notice of the suit and the trial date.
Court Fines & Fees
Appear at the Heber City Justice Court located at 301 South Main Street, Suite 101 in Heber City; Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (excluding most state and national holidays).
Court fines can be paid online with a credit card
Guidelines
Court fines and fees are established through recommended guidelines from the Uniform Fine/Bail Schedule. A judge is not obligated to set the fine in the amount listed, but can set the fine in an appropriate amount given the facts and circumstances of each case (including the individual's prior record).
Citation Cost Quote
You may contact the court for an estimated fine/fee on your citation. Please be aware that the estimated cost given to you will be based on the Uniform Fine/Bail Schedule and the information you provide. Actual amounts of a citation is determined by the violation once it is entered into the court computer system or set by the justice court judge. Citations may include an accident, delinquent and/or warrant enhancement.
Overview
Vehicle safety violations are the only types of charges eligible for a fix-it violation. Registration and insurance violations are not considered fix-it violations by State law.
Fix-it tickets need to be signed off by an active Peace Officer (i.e. Municipal Police Officer, County Sheriff or Deputy, State Highway Patrol Trooper, etc.) and turned into the court within 14 days of the violation to be eligible for dismissal.
Heber City Police Department
301 S Main Street
Heber City, UT 84032
Phone: 435-654-3040
Wasatch County Sheriff
Heber City, UT 84032
1361 S Highway 40
Phone: 435-654-1098
You can submit a fix-it ticket for dismissal, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Registration Violations
If your vehicle was registered at the time of the citation, you may be eligible for a dismissal if proof of registration along with proof that the registration was paid prior to the citation is provided within 14 days of the violation. You may fax this proof to the court at 435-657-7953, but please follow-up with the court to verify it was received.
If you receive a citation and register your vehicle after the citation, you may be eligible for a $10 credit towards your fine with proof of registration. Please come into the court at 301 South Main Street, Suite 101, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon to show proof of your registration for your credit and pay the remainder of the fine.
Additional Information
If you have questions, you can contact the court at 435-654-1662.
Overview
Per the Uniform Fine/Bail Schedule, the fine for a first offense of No Proof of Insurance is $410 (excluding delinquent or warrant fees).
No Proof of Insurance
A violation of No Proof of Insurance can be dismissed when verification in the form of a letter is presented to the court with the following required information:
- Agent's signature
- Citation or case number
- Coverage was in effect on the date and time the citation was issued
- Current date
- Letter must be on insurance agency letterhead
- Name of insured, if the name is different than the person who received the citation, the letter must include an explanation indicating that the driver had the permission of the owner and is covered under that policy
- Vehicle description (must match the vehicle on the citation)
Present this letter in person to:
Heber City Justice Court
301 S Main Street
Suite 101
Heber City, UT 84032
If you can provide the above letter, you can also have your agent fax the letter to 435-657-7953. If the letter is faxed, you must call the court at 435-654-1662 to verify that the letter was received.
Credit Towards Fine
If you are unable to meet the above requirements, you may be eligible to receive a $100 credit towards your fine for obtaining insurance after the citation was issued. You must appear for court. To receive this credit, you must present a letter to the court with the following information:
- Agent's signature
- Citation or case number
- Coverage was in effect within 14 days of the date the citation was issued and the policy is still in effect
- Current date
- Letter must be on insurance agency letterhead
- Name of insured; if the name is different than the person who received the citation, the letter must include an explanation indicating that the driver had the permission of the owner and is covered under that policy
- Vehicle description (must match the vehicle on the citation)
Present this letter in person to:
Heber City Justice Court
301 South Main Street, Suite 101
Heber City, UT 84032
SR22 Insurance
If the above requirements cannot be met contact the court in person at the address listed above or call 435-654-1662.
Please be aware that payment of part or all of an insurance violation will be reporter to the driver's license division, which may require you to carry SR22 insurance. This is a state requirement that cannot be waived by the court.
Multiple Citations
If you have received more than one citation for an insurance violation with our court, you will be required to appear before the justice court judge.
Before attending court, be sure to watch the "Defendants Rights" Video, in either English or Spanish.
Antes de asistir a la corte, asegúrese de ver el video "Derechos de los acusados", ya sea en inglés o español.