Court Information

Box Elder County Justice Court

BOX ELDER COUNTY JUSTICE COURT

The Box Elder County Justice Court handles all criminal and traffic cases that involve class B misdemeanors, class C misdemeanors, and infractions.  The maximum penalties for offenses in the Justice Court are indicated below.  Cases in the Justice Court are initiated in one of two ways: (1) by a citation (with or without arrest); or (2) by a summons and the filing of a charging document called an "Information."  Non-misdemeanor traffic offenses for juveniles 16 years and older are also handled by the Justice Court.  Click the link above for contact information, assigned prosecutor, and victim advocate.

   Severity Maximum Fine Maximum Incarceration
  Class B Misdemeanor $1,000 fine (plus surcharge) 0-180 days jail
  Class C Misdemeanor $750 fine (plus surcharge) 0-90 days jail
  Infraction $750 fine (plus surcharge) None

 

First District Court

FIRST DISTRICT COURT

The First District Court handles all adult offenses for class A misdemeanors, third degree felonies, second degree felonies, and first degree felonies.  Cases in the District Court are initiated only by the filing of a charging document (with or without arrest) called an "Information."  Click the link above for contact information, assigned prosecutor, and victim advocate.

  Severity Maximum Fine Maximum Incarceration
  First Degree Felony $10,000 fine (plus surcharge) 5 years to life prison
  Second Degree Felony $10,000 fine (plus surcharge) 1-15 years prison
  Third Degree Felony $5,000 fine (plus surcharge) 0-5 years prison
  Class A Misdemeanor $2,500 fine (plus surcharge) 0-365 days jail