Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to obtain your paperwork from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and the court in which your case was handled.

You may file a small claims case at the Murray City Municipal Justice Court if the incident took place in Murray City, or if the defendant lives in Murray City and the amount claimed does not exceed $7,500.

Bench warrants are issued by the judge. The City Attorney’s Office cannot clear a warrant. A clerk at the court may be able to look up your case and schedule a new court date.

The City Attorney is appointed by the Mayor and is the attorney for the City of Murray in all of its functions as a municipal corporation. The role of the City Attorney is similar to that of the general counsel of a large private corporation. The City Attorney’s Office provides legal advice and services to the Mayor, City Council, City Departments, Boards and Commissions. Prosecutors in the City Attorney’s Office prosecute all class B and C misdemeanors as well as infractions and violations of the City Code that occur within Murray City. The Salt Lake County District Attorney is an elected official whose office investigates and prosecutes crimes in the county’s jurisdiction, including felonies and class A misdemeanors occurring within Murray City.

The City Attorney's Office only represents Murray City Corporation. If you need legal advice or have a question about the laws of the City or the State, you may want to seek the advice of a private attorney. If you are being prosecuted by Murray City and want a public defender, you will need to ask the judge to appoint one for you.

The Court imposes fines and jail sentences. The appropriate court clerk's office will have this information.

No. This is a private matter that the City has no jurisdiction over. For general questions, you may call the Community Action Program at (801) 359-2444.

Please contact Jordan Knight at (801) 264-2640 for all claims