Are Utahs constitutionally-created justice courts unconstitutional?
“The Utah Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in an appeal asking it to strike down municipal courts. Representing a man convicted of driving without insurance in West Jordan, attorney Mike Martinez argues the municipal courts, also known as justice courts, usurp the power of the judicial branch. Martinez also says municipal judges — who can be hired and fired at the whim of a mayor or city council — can’t be impartial when they are expected to raise revenue….” More (Salt Lake City Tribune 10.04.2005).
