Justice Court - Fillmore City, Utah

Fillmore City Justice Court

765 South Highway 99, #2
Fillmore, UT 84631

Office: (435) 743-6952
Fax: (435) 743-4325
Email: jcfillmore@utcourts.gov

Justice Court Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Court is held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month by appointment only.
To view the court calendar click here.

Honorable Judge

Cyndee C. Probert

Clerk

TBD

Justice Court Prosecutor

Elise W. Harris

462 W Main
Delta, UT 84624

Phone: (435) 864-2748

Online Payment Information

Fillmore City Justice Court will accept electronic online payments made by Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card. No credit or debit cardsare acceptedby telephone.Credit or debitcardpayments paid in person at the city office will require a picture I.D. An electronic payment fee of 2.5% will be charged for electronic payments. To make your payment online click on the Instant Payments logo or call 1-800-764-0844.

Cash or check payments may be paid in person at the city office or mailed. Money orders, cashiers check, or personal checks which are subject to additional charges if not cleared by bank are accepted.

Fines for class B or C misdemeanors and infractions may be satisfied through approved community service at a rate of $10/hour. Contact the court if you wish to complete community service instead of paying your fine. (UCA 76-3-301.7)

Fillmore City Justice Court does not offer traffic school. A defensive driving course is offered by the Utah Safety Council. Please call 800-933-5943 for more information on when and where courses are available.

Uniform Fine/Bail Forfeiture Schedule
Traffic Violations Fine/Fee Schedule
Court Standing Orders COVID-19
Instructions and Rights Form
Right to Counsel Form
Request for Public Defender

Have you been summoned to appear in a virtual court hearing? The Utah State Courts have created a guide on how to get ready for your virtual hearing.
https://www.utcourts.gov/cal/docs/Webex_Tips.pdf

Court Risk Response Plan
Court Risk Response Plan Appendix

Small Claims Information

To file a small claim please click here:

https://www.utcourts.gov/odr/

All of the forms below are found on the Utah State Court Website

Utah State Court Forms
Filing Fees
Justice Court Cover Sheet

Forms needed by plaintiff to FILE a small claims case

Checklist
Justice Court Cover Sheet
Affidavit and Summons
Military Service Declaration, If the other party does not appear at trial you will need this form before a Judgment can be ordered.

Forms needed to DISMISS the case – paid or settled before court

Checklist to dismiss a small claims judgment
Justice Court Cover Sheet
Motion to Dismiss
Order to Dismiss

Forms needed by defendant to file a small claims case COUNTER CLAIM

Checklist to file Counter claim
Justice Court Cover Sheet
Counter Affidavit and Summons

Forms needed to DISMISS the case, settled before court

Checklist to dismiss a case
Justice Court Cover Sheet
Motion to Dismiss
Order to Dismiss

Forms needed to POSTPONE the trial

Checklist to postpone a trial
Justice Court Cover Sheet
Motion to Postpone
Order on Motion to Postpone

Forms needed to settle a case – agreement reached before court date

Checklist
Justice Court Cover Sheet
Settlement Agreement

Forms needed to enforce a Settlement Agreement Non-compliance

Checklist
Justice Court Cover Sheet
Motion to Enforce a Settlement Agreement
Notice of Hearing
Finding of Fact, Conclusions of Law, Order and Judgment

Forms needed to SET ASIDE a dismissal or a default judgment

Checklist
Justice Court Cover Sheet
Motion to Set Aside
Order on Motion to Set Aside

Forms needed to APPEAL the judgment

Checklist
Justice Court Cover Sheet
Notice of Appeal

Satisfaction of Judgment – Case has been fully satisfied

https://www.utcourts.gov/howto/judgment/satisfaction/

How To Collect A Small Claims Judgment

Information and Instructions

https://www.utcourts.gov/howto/judgment/

Identifying the Judgment Debtor’s Property – Supplemental Proceeding

https://www.utcourts.gov/howto/judgment/Supplemental_Proceedings/

Additional information available on the state website:

Video Hearings

Your case has been scheduled for a video hearing. You are Ordered to read, fill out and return the first two (2) forms to the court before your scheduled hearing. If you want to request a public defender – fill out and return the third form. If you do not return the forms as requested your case may be continued until they are received by the court.

You can contact the clerk at courtclerk@fillmorecity.org for the forms. You can print them, fill out by hand and email them back to the court.

Instructions and Rights
Right to Counsel
Request for Public Defender

You are also ordered to watch the video below explaining your rights before your court hearing.

Defendants Rights English
Defendants Rights Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to take care of my ticket?

On your citation, you were notified by the officer that you have not less than five, no more than fourteen days to appear on your ticket. You must contact the court to either pay your ticket or schedule an appointment to see the judge within that timeframe. Some charges require a mandatory appearance before the judge. In that case, you will be notified by mail of your arraignment date. Please make sure to notify the court if your address is different that the address on your citation. On charges that do not require an appearance, you still have a right to see the judge if you want or you can resolve the citation by paying over the phone, online, by mail, or at the clerk's window.

Why do I have to wait 5 days to contact the court?

What options do I have on my citation?

On charges that do not require an appearace, you may:

Schedule an appointment to see the judge either to contest the charge or make other requests. If you plan to attend court, you may represent yourself or hire an attorney.
Pay the citation over the phone, by mail, or at the clerk's window within 14 days to close the case.

On charges that do require an appearance:

Your arraignment notice will be sent by mail indicating the date and time to come to court. A warrant may be issued if you do not appear.
If you need it rescheduled, you must provide a request in writing at least 5 business days in advance of the hearing and the judge will review your request. If you have an attorney, he/she can request a continuance in your behalf.

How do I prove that I had insurance on the day of my citation?

A violation of No Proof of Insurance can be dismissed when verification in the form of a letter is presented to the Court with the following required information:

Letter on Insurance Agency letterhead.
Name of insured. If the name of the insured is different than the person who received the citation, the letter must include an explanation indicating that the driver had permission of the owner and is covered under that policy.
Vehicle description (must match the vehicle on the citation).
Coverage was in effect on the date and time the citation was issued.
Agent's signature.
Citation or case number.

Present this letter in person or mail it to:
Fillmore City Justice Court
765 South Highway 99, #2
Fillmore, UT 84631

You may also have your agent fax the letter to (435) 743-4325.
If the letter is faxed, you must call the court at (435) 743-6952 to verify that the letter was received.

If the requirements cannot be met, contact the Fillmore City Justice Court at (435) 743-6952 to set an appointment with the Judge.

PLEASE NOTE: An insurance card or a declaration of benefits is NOT sufficient proof.

What if I did not have insurance on the day of my citation?

How do I file a small claims case and where do I file?

What do I need to do to resolve a warrant?

Call the court at (435) 743-6952 for specific information about what to do on your charges/warrant. In general, if you have a warrant then a warrant fee has been added to the original charges and your driver license may be suspended.

On charges that do not require an appearance before the judge, you can pay off the warrant and pick up a clearance for your driver license. You would then need to take the clearance to the Driver License Division to get your license reinstated.

On charges that do require an appearance before the judge, the clerk will require you to post bail in full (cash or card) and sign a promise to appear prior to recalling the warrant.

What are the court's hours?

What is your contact information?

What is a public defender and how do I get one appointed on my case?

Everyone is entitled to representation by counsel. You can decide if you want representation at any stage of the court process. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, you may fill out an affidavit with the Court and be considered for a public defender who is paid by the city to represent those who cannot afford it. The Court is under strict guidelines regarding the qualifications for appointment of a public defender. After filling out the affidavit the Judge will review it with you and determine if you qualify.

How do I request a change in my sentence or fine?

You may be eligible for Deferred Traffic Prosecution. To receive more information about this program, please click HERE.