Bail Schedule for Bailable Offenses Only
If you have been charged with speeding, moving violations, driver’s license offenses, seatbelt violations, parking violations, open container violations, disorderly conduct, or animal control offenses, you may resolve your citation by using the “Pay Citation Online” link to pay the applicable bail amount.
To view the full list of violations and associated fees, visit the State of Utah Uniform Fine Schedule.
If your charge is not listed, or if you would like to explain your case informally, call the court at 801-256-2290 to schedule an arraignment or hearing. Please be advised that payments are not accepted over the phone.
Small Claims Court
The West Jordan Justice Court has jurisdiction over Small Claims cases only if the defendant resides in West Jordan or the debt was incurred in West Jordan.
For all Small Claims forms and instructions, visit the Utah Courts Small Claims Guide.
Fees for filing an affidavit are based on the judgment amount being requested.
Small Claims Fees
| amount of judgment | Court Fee |
| $0 – $2,000 | $60 |
| $2,001 – $7,500 | $100 |
| $7,501 – $15,000 | $185 |
Counter Affidavit
| amount of judgment | Court Fee |
| $0 – $2,000 | $50 |
| $2,001 – $7,500 | $70 |
| $7,501 – $15,000 | $120 |
Garnishment
$50
Appeal (Trial De Novo)
$10 to justice court
$240 to district court
Judge Ryan N. Holtan
Judge Ryan N. Holtan serves as the Justice Court Judge for the City of West Jordan. Judge Holtan received his bachelor’s degree in political science with honors from Montana State University in 2007. He graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law with his juris doctorate in 2010.
Prior to his appointment, Judge Holtan worked as an Assistant Attorney General for the Utah Attorney General’s Office and a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah.
Judge Holtan worked child sexual exploitation cases, cartel narcotics trafficking, and was the section director for the Utah Attorney General’s Office human trafficking unit. After graduating, Judge Holtan worked in private practice as a criminal defense attorney, before joining the Utah Attorney General’s Office and later the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Court Frequently Asked Questions
If you have received a citation, you must wait no less than 5 days nor more than 14 days after the issuance of the citation to contact the Court.
If your citation does not require a Mandatory Court Appearance:
If you have received a citation for a traffic violation in West Jordan and your traffic violation is a non-mandatory appearance and you choose not to dispute the citation, you can simply pay the bail amount. (See bail schedule listing) You may pay by check, money order, credit card (Visa or MasterCard) in person, via the mail, or you can pay online.
If you would like to pay by cash or you want to set up a payment schedule, you must come to the court during regular business hours. Court hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you would like to dispute your citation, you may schedule a hearing before the City Prosecutor by calling the court at 801-256-2290.
In Utah, violators who receive a citation for a minor traffic offense may have their violation heard informally before a City Prosecutor. Individuals who cannot come to an agreement with the City Prosecutor still reserve the right to have the matter set for trial before the Judge.
If your citation or case requires a Mandatory Court Appearance
You must contact the Court to find out your date and time to appear before the Judge. At the arraignment, you will be notified of the charge(s) brought against you, the location, the date and time at which the crimes allegedly occurred. You may enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest at this time. A video presentation explaining your Constitutional rights will be played. A waiver of Constitutional Rights Form is also available for you to read.
For legal advice concerning your case, you must consult an attorney. Neither the Court nor the clerks or the City Attorney may provide legal assistance.
