Douglas Whitlock at a glance
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Douglas Whitlock
Justice Court Judge · Utah Fifth District Justice Court
Biography
Professional career
- Long‐time justice court judge in Washington County, Utah, serving since 2003, with over 30 years of prior judicial service in the Enterprise Justice Court
- Certificate of Legal Studies – 2009, from the Legal Institute for Justice Court Judges
- Washington County Justice Court – In January 2003, appointed by the Washington County Commission as a full‐time judge
- Appointed to the Enterprise Justice Court in November 1990 and served there for over 30 years
- Enterprise Justice Court – Appointed in November 1990 to serve in the City of Enterprise, Utah, where he worked for more than 30 years.
- Current Role – Serves on the Fifth District Justice Court bench in Utah
- Recognized for dedicated, sustained service to Utah’s justice courts
Education
Additional information
- Lifetime Achievement Award – 2021 ( lists April 2022), from the Board of Justice Court Judges for sustained service.
- Justice Court Judge of the Year – 2005, awarded by the Utah State Justice Court Judges Association and Board of Justice Court Judges.
- He also held the role of Fire Chief of the City of Enterprise from 1984 to 2003.
- Before his judicial career, Whitlock worked as a Parts Manager at Brackens in Enterprise, Utah, from 1976 to 2003.
- Over 32 years as a judge in Enterprise before moving to Washington County.
- Member of the Washington County Domestic Violence Coalition.
- Served on the Utah State Fine & Bail Committee.
- Served on the Washington County Board of Adjustments.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Electronic Media Coverage
Statewide
Utah permits electronic media coverage of public proceedings under statewide UCJA procedures, including proceedings conducted by remote transmission.
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 ↗
Media Request Process
Statewide
Utah requires requests for electronic media coverage to be made through the court's public information office.
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 ↗
Portable Electronic Devices
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.
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 ↗
Recording and broadcasting
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.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings
Utah Fifth District Justice Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices
Utah Fifth District Justice Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Utah State Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Utah State Courts official judicial roster ↗UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View UCJA Rule 4-401.01 Electronic media coverage of court proceedings ↗UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View UCJA Rule 4-401.02 Possession and use of portable electronic devices ↗