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JOINT RESOLUTION DISSOLVING SMITHFIELD CITY

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JUSTICE COURT

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2021 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Chris H. Wilson

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House Sponsor: Michael J. Petersen

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8     LONG TITLE
9     General Description:
10          This joint resolution approves the dissolution of the Smithfield City Justice Court.
11     Highlighted Provisions:
12          This resolution:
13          ▸     approves the dissolution of the Smithfield City Justice Court.
14     Special Clauses:
15          This joint resolution provides an effective date.
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17     Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
18          WHEREAS, the Smithfield City has had a justice court for many years;
19          WHEREAS, the Smithfield City has determined that it is no longer feasible for
20     Smithfield City to operate a justice court;
21          WHEREAS, with the dissolution of the Smithfield City Justice Court, the caseload
22     from the Smithfield City Justice Court will fall upon the First District Court in Cache County;
23          WHEREAS, the Smithfield City Council has given notice to the Utah Judicial Council
24     of the Smithfield City Council's intent to dissolve the Smithfield City Justice Court, effective
25     no later than April 1, 2021; 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 dissolution of the Smithfield City Justice Court.

30          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Utah
31     Judicial Council and to Smithfield 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.