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Expungements & Small Claims
Expungements
Individuals have the opportunity to seal former criminal charges on their records, only allowing relevant government agencies to access that information. This is accomplished through the expungement process. Following expungement, only those agencies may view the expunged charges, and only through a specific request to do so.
Certificate of Eligibility
To determine if you meet eligibility requirements, you must first obtain a Certificate of Expungement Eligibility (PDF) from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. This process typically takes 8 to 12 weeks.
Fill out your application for Certificate of Eligibility
If you have any questions, contact:
Bureau of Criminal Identification
3888 West 5400 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84118
Phone: 801-965-4445
Bureau of Criminal Identification Website
After receiving the Certificate for Expungement Eligibility, you can obtain an expungement packet at the Justice Court or online at utcourts.gov.
Small Claims
Small claims cases refer to any cases between individual parties where damages do not exceed $11,000.00. Small claims cases cannot be used to:
- Sue a government entity
- Sue for possession of property
- Evict a tenant
- Recover an assigned claim
To file a claim in the South Salt Lake Justice Court the defendant must reside in South Salt Lake or the incident must have occured in South Salt Lake.
For more information on filing a small claims case or collecting a small claims judgment visit the Utah State Courts website.
Filing Fees
Small claims affidavit filing fees:
- $2,000 or less - $60
- Between $2,000 & $7,500 - $100
- Between $7,500 & $11,000 - $185
Counter affidavit filing fee:
- $2,000 or less - $50
- Between $2,000 & $7,500 - $70
- Between $7,500 & $11,000 - $120
Individuals filing a civil suit for damages over $11,000.00 will be addressed in the Utah District Courts.
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Ryan Richards
Justice Court Judge
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Justice Court
Physical Address
220 E Morris Avenue
South Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone 801-483-6072Fax 801-464-6786
Community Service Phone: 801-412-3219
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4 pm
Closed HolidaysEnter the Court through the outside west entrance of City Hall.
- Where can I find additional resources on Utah Courts?
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The Utah Courts’ Self-Help Center provides assistance to those who do not have legal counsel. You can reach them at 888-683-0009 or visit the Utah Courts website.
- Can you help with eviction?
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Residents threatened with an eviction in Salt Lake County can dial 801-359-2444 or 801-359-4142. In addition, homeless families taking the steps to stabilize their situation and need help with rehousing can also call for assistance.
- Does the Court provide an interpreter?
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Yes. If you need an interpreter you must contact the court at 801-483-6072 to make that request.
- Does the Justice Court handle divorce?
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No. Divorce cases must be filed in the District Court in the county where the residency requirement is met.
- In which county can I file for a protective order?
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You can file a petition at the district court in the county where you live, in the county where the abuser lives, or in the county where the abuse took place.