Which Utah court hears your civil case
Civil jurisdiction thresholds with statutory authority. Source: 1Court Directory, verified 2026-08-20 (official source).
| Tier | Court | Amount in controversy | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small claims | Justice Court: Small Claims Eff. 2025-01-01; rises to $25,000 on 2030-01-01. | Up to $20,000 | Utah Code § 78A-8-102 |
| General civil | District Court Over $20,000. | No limit | Utah Code § 78A-5-102 |
Answer deadline after service
A defendant generally has 21 days after service of the summons and complaint to file an answer (URCP 12(a)). Note: 30 days if the defendant was served outside Utah.
Estimates from the statutory answer period; service-method extensions and local rules can change these dates. Verify before relying on them. Not legal advice.
18 Utah forms SimpleCase prepares
Generated from your uploaded complaint, with captions and terminology matched to Utah practice. Every document is a draft for attorney review.
- Notice of Appearance(pattern) Appearance of counsel; service on undersigned requested
- Motion for Continuance(pattern) Good-cause continuance with proposed order
- Notice of Deposition(pattern) Oral deposition with optional duces tecum; recording method per rule
- Civil Subpoena(pattern) Testimony and/or production (duces tecum); issuance and witness-fee rules vary
- Answer(pattern) Responsive pleading: denials and affirmative defenses
- Satisfaction of Judgment(pattern) acknowledgment of satisfaction for entry on the docket
- Complaint(pattern) URCP 3, 8: District Court: initiating pleading
- SummonsURCP 4 / URCP 12(a): 21-day answer (30 if served outside Utah)
- Civil Cover SheetUtah District Court: all civil actions except probate
- Proof of ServiceURCP 4(e): proof of service
- Motion to Waive FeesUtah Code § 78A-2-302: impecuniosity
- Notice of Voluntary DismissalURCP 41(a): voluntary dismissal
- Motion for Default CertificateURCP 55(a): clerk enters default certificate after answer time expires
- Affidavit of Non-Military ServiceSCRA: 50 U.S.C. § 3931
- Default JudgmentURCP 55(b): annual statutory interest rate (Utah Code § 15-1-4)
- Writ of Continuing GarnishmentURCP 64D / Utah Code § 70C-7-103: 25% / 30x fed min wage
- Writ of Garnishment (Non-Continuing)URCP 64D: bank accounts & property, 7 business days to answer
- Supplemental Proceedings / Post-Judgment InterrogatoriesURCP 64(c): post-judgment asset discovery
Filing packages
One click assembles the forms a Utah matter typically needs at each stage.
General Civil
Complaint · Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Proof of Service
Collections: File & Serve
Complaint · Summons · Civil Cover Sheet · Proof of Service
Collections: Default Judgment
Motion for Default Certificate · Affidavit of Non-Military Service · Default Judgment
Collections: Enforce Judgment
Satisfaction of Judgment · Writ of Continuing Garnishment · Writ of Garnishment (Non-Continuing) · Supplemental Proceedings / Post-Judgment Interrogatories
Fee Waiver
Motion to Waive Fees
Voluntary Dismissal
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
County-level court details
Filing fees, clerk contacts, e-filing portals, and courthouse addresses for every Utah county are in the 1Court Directory: Utah.
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