--- title: "Augustus G. Chin | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/augustus-g-chin-justice-court-judge-utah-third-district-justice-court-ut" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Augustus G. Chin Utah Third District Justice Court · Justice Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Utah Third District Justice Court - State: Utah - Role: Justice Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Justice Court judge for the Third District in Utah, serving the Holladay Justice Court since August 2011 - Board of Justice Court Judges (2016–2023) - Legal roles: Law clerk-bailiff and law clerk for 3rd District Judge Tyrone E. Medley Prosecutor for Salt Lake City and Summit County Attorney’s Office Criminal defense attorney for Wasatch Advocates and Rasmussen & Miner - Born in Jamaica, Judge Chin’s early life included travels to England and the U.S., leading to a career in law and public service - He has described the judiciary as a “dream job” and values the opportunity to positively impact the administration of justice ### Education - University of Utah College of Law — J.D. (1995) - Diploma in Material Maintenance — Army Logistics Management College, Texarkana, Texas (1990) - in Political Science and minor in Spanish — University of Utah — B.A. (1989) ### Additional information - National Judicial College faculty (2017–present) - He has received multiple awards, including the James B. Lee Mentoring Award (2023), Raymond S. Uno Award for Advancement of Minorities in the Legal Profession (2023), and Quality of Justice Award (2019). - Utah Judicial Council (2017–2023) - handling misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims cases. - Maintenance Management Production Controller/Planner at the Tooele Army Depot - Judge Chin presides over the Holladay Justice Court, which serves Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Millcreek, and Brighton. - His court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and small claims of $10,000 or less. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic media coverage Scope: statewide Utah permits electronic media coverage of public proceedings under statewide UCJA procedures, including proceedings conducted by remote transmission. Evidence excerpt: This rule governs electronic media coverage of proceedings that are open to the public, including proceedings conducted by remote transmission. [UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.01) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### media request process Scope: statewide Utah requires requests for electronic media coverage to be made through the court's public information office. Evidence excerpt: All requests to provide electronic media coverage shall be made to the court’s public information office. [UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.01) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### portable electronic devices Scope: statewide Utah permits possession and use of portable electronic devices in courthouses unless limited by UCJA Rule 4-401.02 or by directive of the judge. Evidence excerpt: A person may possess and use a portable electronic device anywhere in a courthouse, except as limited by this rule or directive of the judge. [UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.02) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### recording photography transmission Scope: statewide Utah prohibits recording, photographing, or transmitting images or sound of court proceedings with portable electronic devices unless allowed under the electronic-media rule or another stated exception. Evidence excerpt: A person may not use a portable electronic device to record, photograph, or transmit images or sound of court proceedings, except in accordance with rule 4-401.01 or subsection (2)(D) above. [UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.02) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/justice-courts/third-district-justice-court/augustus-g-chin.html) - [Official roster](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/justice-courts/third-district-justice-court/augustus-g-chin.html) - [Utah State Courts official judicial roster](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/justice-courts/third-district-justice-court/augustus-g-chin.html) - [UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.01) - [UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.02) - [JUDGE AUGUSTUS G. 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This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.02). Collected 2026-07-26.