Court Information
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
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 |