H.J.R. 12

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JOINT RESOLUTION DISSOLVING CLARKSTON JUSTICE
2 COURT
3 2013 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Chief Sponsor: Jack R. Draxler
6 Senate Sponsor: Lyle W. Hillyard
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This joint resolution approves the dissolution of the Clarkston Town Justice Court.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This resolution:
13 . approves the dissolution of the Clarkston Town Justice Court.
14 Special Clauses:
15 This resolution provides an effective date.
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17 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
18 WHEREAS, the town of Clarkston has had a justice court for many years;
19 WHEREAS, the town of Clarkston has determined that it is no longer feasible for the
20 town to operate a justice court;
21 WHEREAS, with the dissolution of the Clarkston Town Justice Court, the caseload
22 from the court will fall upon the First District Court in Cache County;
23 WHEREAS, the Clarkston Town Council has given notice to the Utah Judicial Council
24 of its intent to dissolve the Clarkston Town Justice Court, effective not later than June 30,
25 2013; and
26 WHEREAS, Section 78A-7-123 requires the Legislature to approve by joint resolution
27 the dissolution of a justice court:

28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah
29 approves the closure of the Clarkston Town Justice Court.
30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah
31 Judicial Council and the town of Clarkston.
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 Senate.




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