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Frequent Questions
How do I contact the Provo City Attorney’s Office?
Provo City Attorney’s Office
351 West Center Street
P.O. Box 1849
Provo, Utah 84603
801-852-6140
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 AM - 6 PM
How do I contact the Provo City Justice Court?
If you have been charged with a class "B" or "C" misdemeanor, or you received a traffic citation in Provo City, you can contact the Provo City Justice Court to change court dates, or with general questions involving your case.
Provo City Justice Court
310 West Center Street
P.O. Box 1849
Provo, Utah 84603
801-85-COURT (801-852-6878)
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
How do I contact the 4th District Court?
If you have been charged with a class "A" misdemeanor, you can contact the 4th District Court to change court dates, or with general questions involving your case.
4th District Court
125 North 100 West
Provo, Utah 84601
801-429-1000
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Can I get legal advice from the Provo City Attorney's Office?
Provo City Attorneys provide legal advice only to the City’s elected and appointed officials not to individual citizens. Private legal matters must be handled by attorneys retained by the person seeking legal advice.
Where can I find the Provo City ordinances?
Provo City’s ordinances are officially bound and published as the “Provo City Code”. An electronic version of the Code may be viewed and downloaded (.pdf format) from the Provo City Council website.
How do I make a “damage claim” against Provo City?
Any person who has been damaged by the City may make a claim for damages against the City. The official claim form, “Provo City Claim Form,” may be downloaded (.pdf format), may be requested via mail by calling 801-852-6363, or may be picked up in person at:
Provo City Attorney’s Office
351 West Center Street
Provo, Utah 84601
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 AM - 6 PM
Additional information regarding filing a claim against Provo City may be found on the Claims Against the City page of this site.
Who can assist me with a private legal matter?
A lawyer referral service is provided by the Utah State Bar Association and may be contacted at 800-698-9077. Another option is the “Tuesday Night Bar”. This is an evening where lawyers volunteer to meet briefly one-on-one with individuals at no cost. For additional information call 801-422-3025. Persons meeting certain eligibility requirements based on income may qualify for legal assistance from either Utah Legal Services at 800-662-4245 (or locally at 801-374-6766) or the Legal Aid Society at 801-328-8849.
Who can provide mediation and arbitration assistance?
Small Claims Court Mediation is available through the Fourth Judicial District Court. Free mediation is offered through trained volunteer mediators, in collaboration with BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School. For information, call J. Reuben Clark Law School, at 801-422-2159. Additional mediation information is available online at www.utcourts.gov/mediation/ or contact Utah Dispute Resolution at 645 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, Phone: 801-532-4841, Fax: 801-531-0660.
Who can help me with a landlord problem?
Provo City does not resolve private disputes between landlords and tenants. You may contact Utah Legal Services, Inc. at 801-374-6766 or BYU Law help at 801-378-3025. If you have information regarding an illegal practice or a dangerous building you may contact Provo’s Code Enforcement Officials at 801-852-6400.
Who can assist me with a legal description, owner information, or tax assessment information?
Legal descriptions and owner information: Utah County Recorder’s office 801-851-8179, 100 East Center St., Provo, Utah 84606.
Tax assessment information is available from the Utah County Assessors Office: 801-851-8244, 100 East Center St., Provo, Utah 84606
How will my case move through the criminal justice system?
The basic procedure involved in most criminal cases is summarized under the “Criminal Division” link.
