Brighton justice court contract
Holladay would take over justice court services for the town of Brighton after Salt Lake County ends its court, under an interlocal agreement and notice to the Judicial Council. Council approved the resolutions Nov. 6, 2025.
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Every hearing and vote
August 28, 2025 · City Council
Work meeting: Brighton justice court
Discussed
Salt Lake County plans to end its justice court. The town of Brighton asked Holladay about contracting; about 500 cases a year, roughly one month of Holladay's workload, starting January. Feedback only.
October 23, 2025 · City Council work session
Brighton justice court contract
Discussed
Under the proposed structure Holladay keeps 50% of revenue generated by Brighton cases and returns 50% to cover Brighton's share of staff and administrative costs; prosecutor and indigent defense are billed directly. Mayor Dahle said his priorities are staff capacity and fair costs.
November 6, 2025 · City Council
Resolution 2025-25: notify the Judicial Council of intent to expand Holladay Justice Court to Brighton City boundaries
Approved · 6-0
Parking concerns were raised; staff said Brighton's annual caseload roughly equals Holladay's monthly caseload.
November 6, 2025 · City Council
Resolution 2025-26: interlocal agreement with Brighton City for justice court services
Approved · 6-0
Includes conforming updates to statutory references requested by legal counsel.