Federal Court may be coming to Monticello and Moab

A recently passed US House bill could see federal court locations expand to southeastern Utah.
On December 3 the US House passed a bill written by Utah Representatives John Curtis and Celeste Maloy to authorize federal court cases to be held in Monticello and Moab.
The bill would authorize cases in Utah’s Central Division to be held in Monticello and Moab. Currently the central division holds court in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo and St. George, with southeastern Utah residents often excused from federal jury duty due to travel distances.
“Without this bill authorizing court proceedings in Moab and Monticello, southeastern Utahns must drive several hours to appear before a federal judge or serve jury duty. I’m glad the House passed this bill allowing the Central Division of the District of Utah to hold court in these rural areas, which would save Utahns time and money,” said Rep. Maloy.
“Law and order is a cornerstone of the Constitution, and ensuring that all Utahns have equal access to justice is essential,” said Rep. Curtis.
“This bill addresses the challenges that southeastern Utah residents face, harkening back to the values of our pioneer ancestors who laid the foundation of our great state.
“Just as they built communities, we must ensure that the justice system serves all Utahns, no matter where they live.”