Utah Rules of Small Claims Procedure – 2026
The Utah Rules of Small Claims Procedure govern small claims actions in the justice and district courts, covering affidavits and counter-affidavits, service, hearings, judgments and appeals.
Browse all 15 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 1
General provisions
Rule 2
Plaintiff beginning the case
Rule 2A
Defendant's removal from district court
Rule 3
Service of the affidavit and summons
Rule 4
Counter affidavit
Rule 4A
Defendant's removal to district court
Rule 5
No answer required
Rule 6
Pretrial
Rule 7
Trial
Rule 8
Dismissal
Rule 9
Default judgment
Rule 10
Set aside of default judgments and dismissals
Rule 11
Collection of judgments
Rule 12
Appeals
Rule 13
Representation