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10 This resolution approves the dissolution of the Richmond City Justice Court.
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12 This resolution:
13 ▸ approves the dissolution of the Richmond City Justice Court.
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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
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:
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.