Utah’s elaborate court system can be perplexing for defendants and their loved ones. After you have been charged with a crime, there are so many questions and anxieties running through your mind, your courthouse is probably one of the last things you have even begun to consider.
At Overson Law, we understand how overwhelming the court system can seem, which is why we have prepared this short and simple overview of Tooele County Justice Court. It includes important information for defendants and their family members about:
- Which types of cases are heard in Utah’s justice courts.
- Where the justice courts in Tooele County are located.
- Hours and contact information for each of Tooele County’s justice courts, where applicable.
What Types of Criminal Cases Do Utah’s Justice Courts Handle?
Every crime in Utah is labeled as either a misdemeanor or a felony. There are three types of each crime, categorized as follows:
- Misdemeanors
- Class A Misdemeanors
- Class B Misdemeanors
- Class C Misdemeanors
- Felonies
- First Degree Felonies
- Second Degree Felonies
- Third Degree Felonies
Justice courts have jurisdiction, or authority, over Class C misdemeanors and Class B misdemeanors. Class A misdemeanors and felonies are tried in district courts. If a defendant has been charged with a Class C or B misdemeanor and a Class A misdemeanor or felony, he or she will go to district court.
Examples of Class B and Class C Misdemeanors
Listed below are a few examples of criminal charges that could lead to prosecution in one of Tooele County’s justice courts.
- Arson (Under $500)
- Criminal Mischief (Under $500)
- Custodial Interference
- Graffiti (Under $300)
- Harassment
- Reckless Burning
- Simple Assault
- Sodomy
- Theft (Under $500)
- Threatening Violence
- Trespassing (Criminal Trespass)
Tooele County Justice Court Information for Defendants and Family Members
There are numerous justice courts scattered throughout Utah: 134, to be precise. Four of them are located in Tooele County. The Tooele County justice court where your case is heard will depend on where you were arrested and charged. A defense attorney in Tooele County can help you understand when and where you need to appear, how to prepare, and what to expect during each stage of your case.
Tooele County Justice Court Location, Hours, and Contact
There are four justice courts located in Tooele County. Phone numbers, addresses, and hours for each court are listed below alphabetically, where applicable.
- Tooele County Justice Court – Grantsville
Grantsville Justice Court (Grantsville City Hall)
429 East Main Street
Grantsville, UT 84029
(435) 884-6271
M-F 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
The hours listed above are the public hours. If you need to appear in court, you need to contact a court clerk in order to schedule a hearing, which will take place on a Tuesday or Wednesday.
A clerk can be reached by calling (435) 884-6271 Monday through Friday between 9:00 A.M. and noon, or between 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. You must contact the court between 5 and 14 days of the issue date on your citation. However, you should speak with an attorney before you contact this or any justice court in Tooele County.
- Tooele County Justice Court – Stockton
Stockton Justice Court
18 North Johnson Street
Stockton, UT 84071
(435) 882-3877
M, T, Th, F 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
W 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
If you need to send mail to the Stockton Justice Court, please use the Stockton Justice Court mailing address, which is P.O. Box 240. If you need to appear in court, you will need to contact the court in order to schedule a hearing.
- Tooele County Justice Court – Tooele Valley
Tooele Valley Justice Court (Gordon R. Hall Courthouse)
74 South 100 East
Suite 12
Tooele, UT 84074
(435) 843-3230
M – Th 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
F 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
You must contact the court using the phone number above in order to schedule a hearing.
- Tooele County Justice Court – Wendover Precinct
920 East Wendover Boulevard
P.O. Box 665
Wendover, UT 84083
(435) 665-7000
(435) 665-9000
Tooele Criminal Defense Lawyer Handling Misdemeanor Charges
We hope that this guide has answered some of your questions about what justice courts do and where they are located. But if you or a family member has been arrested in Tooele County, or is even under investigation, it is vital that you speak with a defense lawyer immediately. In addition to protecting your Constitutional rights and taking care of your legal documents, a criminal attorney also increases the likelihood that your case will have a good outcome. It may even be possible to have your case dismissed altogether.
If you or a family member was charged with a crime in Tooele County, aggressive legal representation is only a phone call away. With over 16 years of experience, Tooele defense lawyer Darwin Overson handles a wide range of misdemeanor charges throughout the county, including Dugway, Erda, Grantsville, Ophir, Rush Valley, Stansbury Park, Stockton, Vernon, and Wendover.
You deserve quality legal representation. For a free consultation, contact Tooele criminal lawyer Darwin Overson immediately at (801) 758-2287.
