LEGAL SERVICES
The Riverdale Utah Justice Court is under the direction of Cody Cardon, Business Administrator. Mr. Cardon can be reached at ccardon@riverdalecity.com.
JUSTICE COURT
The Justice Court Judge is Judge Paul H. Olds
Justice Court is held twice a week:
Monday @ 2:00 p.m.
Thursday @ 9:00 a.m.
In person court is being held again. Court appearances can still be held by phone or video call (please see information below under "Court Calendar / Join or watch a Court session live"). To schedule your appearance please call 801-394-9314.
Court is not held when a Court day falls on a legal holiday.
The Riverdale Utah Justice Court is located at:
4600 South Weber River Drive
Riverdale, Utah 84405.
Office Hours / Contact Information:
Office Hours are: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Closed holidays.
The Riverdale Utah Justice Court phone number is: 801-394-9314.
Riverdale Justice Court Email: riverdalecourt@riverdalecity.com
Paying a Fine
The Riverdale City, Utah Justice Court offers four ways that you can pay for a ticket or fine.
Deferred Traffic Prosecution
Deferred Traffic Prosecution is an opportunity to have your traffic citation dismissed from your driving record. You can apply online by answering questions in a guided interview. You'll pay a total fine and an administrative fee (the total fine is the same as it would be if you appeared in court) You'll enter a plea and agree to not get a traffic conviction in a 12-month period.
The process is completely voluntary. You can choose not to participate in Deferred Traffic Prosecution and instead go through the normal processes. That would involve either paying a fine or going to court on your court date to challenge the ticket
To get started please click on the link: https://www.utcourts.gov/deferredtraffic/ You will need your UTAH driver license number, date of birth, citation number or court case number, violation date and court location where the citation was filed. A VALID email address is needed for the MyCase registration.
Plea in Abeyance
A Plea in Abeyance is a GUILTY or NO CONTEST plea held by the Court for a certain amount of time. During this time, the Court will not report the violation to the Driver License Division as a conviction, but rather as a plea in abeyance. If the terms and conditions are successfully met at the end of the agreement, the plea will be withdrawn, charge will be dismissed, and the case will be closed. In order to qualify, you may not have ANY violations on your driving record in the last TWO YEARS, which would include any other pleas in abeyance during that period, and must have a valid UTAH Driver License. Please contact the court for additional information.
Riverdale City Prosecuting Policies
Outside of its support for the Riverdale City Substance Abuse Court and its stipulation to the attached Standing Order for Plea Abeyance, the Riverdale City prosecuting attorneys do not maintain a policy on:
(a) screening and filing criminal charges;
(b) plea bargains;
(c) sentencing recommendations;
(d) discovery practices;
(e) prosecution of juveniles, including whether to prosecute a juvenile as an adult;
(f) collection of fines and fees;
(g) criminal and civil asset forfeiture practices;
(h) services available to victims of crime, both internal to the prosecutorial office and by referral to outside agencies;
(i) diversion programs; or
(j) restorative justice programs.
Directions
To map the location of the Riverdale Justice Court using a GPS devise use the following address:
4600 South Weber River Drive, Riverdale, Utah 84405
Travel around to the back of the Civic Center. The Court entrance is located in the lower level of the Civic Center.
Court Calendar / Join or watch a Court Session Live Online
The view the Court calendar click here. This link will take you to the Utah Courts website. Select Riverdale City under the Justice Courts section. On the calendar is a link to watch the live Court session.
Join a Court Session
Please use the link "option 1" below to join us (preferred method). If you are having problems with WebEx, review the information sheets with WebEx instructions by clicking here. If you do not have a smartphone or a computer, please join us by phone instead, "option 2".
COURT SESSIONS ONLINE
Regular Court Session: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Option 1 – Join us by Link:
To access the court session click here.
Event Number: 2487 644 3771
Password: qKXrtt66DJ5
Option 2 – Join us by Phone:
Phone #: 1-408-418-9388
Access Code: 2487 644 3771
Password: 75978866 from phones
GETTING STARTED WITH WebEx
Technical Requirements
Tips for Using WebEx
Your Rights
To read your rights, please click below for a PDF version:
English: click here
Spanish: click here
To watch a video presentation of your rights select a video below.
Rights in English:
The Riverdale Utah Justice Court is under the direction of Cody Cardon, Business Administrator. Mr. Cardon can be reached at ccardon@riverdalecity.com.
JUSTICE COURT
The Justice Court Judge is Judge Paul H. Olds
Justice Court is held twice a week:
Monday @ 2:00 p.m.
Thursday @ 9:00 a.m.
In person court is being held again. Court appearances can still be held by phone or video call (please see information below under "Court Calendar / Join or watch a Court session live"). To schedule your appearance please call 801-394-9314.
Court is not held when a Court day falls on a legal holiday.
The Riverdale Utah Justice Court is located at:
4600 South Weber River Drive
Riverdale, Utah 84405.
Office Hours / Contact Information:
Office Hours are: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Closed holidays.
The Riverdale Utah Justice Court phone number is: 801-394-9314.
Riverdale Justice Court Email: riverdalecourt@riverdalecity.com
Paying a Fine
The Riverdale City, Utah Justice Court offers four ways that you can pay for a ticket or fine.
- In person: You may pay for a ticket or fine by coming into the Riverdale Civic Center located at 4600 South Weber River Drive (for directions click here). When paying in person you may pay with cash, check, certified funds or credit card (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card accepted).
- Phone: You may pay for your ticket or fine over the phone by calling (801) 394-5541 ext. 1200. Payment over the phone must be made using a credit card (Visa, Master Card, and Discover Card accepted).
- Mail: You may mail a payment for a ticket or fine using a check or certified funds. The mailing address is Riverdale City, Utah Court, 4600 South Weber River Drive, Riverdale, Utah 84405.
- Online: You may pay your fine or citation using the Utah State Court Payment system. To make an online payment or for more information click here.
Deferred Traffic Prosecution
Deferred Traffic Prosecution is an opportunity to have your traffic citation dismissed from your driving record. You can apply online by answering questions in a guided interview. You'll pay a total fine and an administrative fee (the total fine is the same as it would be if you appeared in court) You'll enter a plea and agree to not get a traffic conviction in a 12-month period.
The process is completely voluntary. You can choose not to participate in Deferred Traffic Prosecution and instead go through the normal processes. That would involve either paying a fine or going to court on your court date to challenge the ticket
To get started please click on the link: https://www.utcourts.gov/deferredtraffic/ You will need your UTAH driver license number, date of birth, citation number or court case number, violation date and court location where the citation was filed. A VALID email address is needed for the MyCase registration.
Plea in Abeyance
A Plea in Abeyance is a GUILTY or NO CONTEST plea held by the Court for a certain amount of time. During this time, the Court will not report the violation to the Driver License Division as a conviction, but rather as a plea in abeyance. If the terms and conditions are successfully met at the end of the agreement, the plea will be withdrawn, charge will be dismissed, and the case will be closed. In order to qualify, you may not have ANY violations on your driving record in the last TWO YEARS, which would include any other pleas in abeyance during that period, and must have a valid UTAH Driver License. Please contact the court for additional information.
Riverdale City Prosecuting Policies
Outside of its support for the Riverdale City Substance Abuse Court and its stipulation to the attached Standing Order for Plea Abeyance, the Riverdale City prosecuting attorneys do not maintain a policy on:
(a) screening and filing criminal charges;
(b) plea bargains;
(c) sentencing recommendations;
(d) discovery practices;
(e) prosecution of juveniles, including whether to prosecute a juvenile as an adult;
(f) collection of fines and fees;
(g) criminal and civil asset forfeiture practices;
(h) services available to victims of crime, both internal to the prosecutorial office and by referral to outside agencies;
(i) diversion programs; or
(j) restorative justice programs.
Directions
To map the location of the Riverdale Justice Court using a GPS devise use the following address:
4600 South Weber River Drive, Riverdale, Utah 84405
Travel around to the back of the Civic Center. The Court entrance is located in the lower level of the Civic Center.
Court Calendar / Join or watch a Court Session Live Online
The view the Court calendar click here. This link will take you to the Utah Courts website. Select Riverdale City under the Justice Courts section. On the calendar is a link to watch the live Court session.
Join a Court Session
Please use the link "option 1" below to join us (preferred method). If you are having problems with WebEx, review the information sheets with WebEx instructions by clicking here. If you do not have a smartphone or a computer, please join us by phone instead, "option 2".
COURT SESSIONS ONLINE
Regular Court Session: Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
Option 1 – Join us by Link:
To access the court session click here.
Event Number: 2487 644 3771
Password: qKXrtt66DJ5
Option 2 – Join us by Phone:
Phone #: 1-408-418-9388
Access Code: 2487 644 3771
Password: 75978866 from phones
GETTING STARTED WITH WebEx
Technical Requirements
- Personal Computer, Laptop or Smart Phone with…. Internet Connection, Speaker, Microphone & Camera
Tips for Using WebEx
- Download the WebEx app if you are using a smartphone in advance of the meeting. There is no need to download the software when using a computer, but you might be prompted to download it.
- Do a test beforehand to test speakers, microphone, and camera before joining the hearing (you can test it here: https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html)
- The virtual hearing is a court proceeding and, therefore, an extension of the courtroom; appropriate conduct and attire are required.
- Please use a quiet room with no distractions.
- After you join, you will hear the judge speaking with other people. If you don’t hear anything we might be taking a recess; please do not leave the meeting, hold until your name is called.
- If you are a panelist, make sure your microphone is set to mute. Please unmute your microphone only after your name is called and the judge is ready to speak with you.
Your Rights
To read your rights, please click below for a PDF version:
English: click here
Spanish: click here
To watch a video presentation of your rights select a video below.
Rights in English:
Rights in Spanish:
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