To amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize holding court for the Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello.

12/20/2024, 6:26 PM

This bill adds Moab and Monticello to the list of places where court must be held in the Central Division of the U.S. District Court of Utah.

Bill 118 hr 8666, also known as the "Central Division of Utah Court Authorization Act," aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code to allow for court proceedings to be held in Moab and Monticello in the Central Division of Utah. Currently, court proceedings for this division are held in Salt Lake City, which can be inconvenient for residents living in more rural areas of the state.

By authorizing courts to be held in Moab and Monticello, this bill seeks to improve access to justice for individuals living in these areas. This change would make it easier for residents to participate in court proceedings without having to travel long distances to Salt Lake City.

Overall, the Central Division of Utah Court Authorization Act is a step towards ensuring that all residents of Utah have equal access to the judicial system. It is a non-partisan effort to improve the efficiency and accessibility of the court system in the state.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8666

Introduced on
2024-06-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/7/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill adds Moab and Monticello to the list of places where court must be held in the Central Division of the U.S. District Court of Utah.

Bill 118 hr 8666, also known as the "Central Division of Utah Court Authorization Act," aims to amend title 28 of the United States Code to allow for court proceedings to be held in Moab and Monticello in the Central Division of Utah. Currently, court proceedings for this division are held in Salt Lake City, which can be inconvenient for residents living in more rural areas of the state.

By authorizing courts to be held in Moab and Monticello, this bill seeks to improve access to justice for individuals living in these areas. This change would make it easier for residents to participate in court proceedings without having to travel long distances to Salt Lake City.

Overall, the Central Division of Utah Court Authorization Act is a step towards ensuring that all residents of Utah have equal access to the judicial system. It is a non-partisan effort to improve the efficiency and accessibility of the court system in the state.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize holding court for the Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello.

Policy Areas
Law

Potential Impact
Federal district courts
Utah

Comments

APPROVED
WG
Wynter Guthrie
@parsley_lentils_chickpea05230
I don't understand why they want to change where the court is held in Utah. Why can't they just keep it where it is? How will this affect me and my community?

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/2/2024

This bill adds Moab and Monticello to the list of places where court must be held in the Central Division of the U.S. District Court of Utah.


Latest Action12/19/2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.