The Vernal Justice Court only has jurisdiction to hear a Small Claims case if the defendant resides in the City limits or the debt was incurred in the City of Vernal.
Small Claim Fees
Fees for filing an affidavit are calculated by amount of judgment being sought.
| Amount Being Sought | Fee |
|---|
| $0 to $2,000 | $60 |
| $2,001 to $7,500 | $100 |
| $7,501 to $10,000 | $185 |
Counter Affidavit Fees
| Amount Being Sought | Fee |
|---|
| $0 to $2,000 | $50 |
| $2,001 to $7,500 | $70 |
| $7,501 to $10,000 | $120 |
Other Fees
Action
| Fee
|
|---|
Garnishment
| $50
|
Appeal (Trial De Novo)
| $10 to Justice Court, $225 to District Court
|
For all small claim forms and instructions, go to the Utah State Courts website.