Elizabeth Knight at a glance
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- Juvenile Court Judge
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- Utah · State
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Elizabeth Knight
Juvenile Court Judge · Utah Third District Juvenile Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Elizabeth M. Knight is an Associate Presiding Judge of Utah’s Third District Juvenile Court, serving Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties since her 2015 appointment by Governor Gary Herbert
- Judge Elizabeth M. Knight was appointed to the Third District Juvenile Court in August of 2015 by Governor Gary R. Herbert
- Elizabeth M. Knight was appointed to the Third District Juvenile Court on June 10, 2015 to succeed Judge Christine S. Decker
- Child Welfare Work: held the role of Guardian ad Litem (1993–2002), Administrative Law Judge for the Utah Department of Human Services (2003–2013), and Director of the Office of Guardian ad Litem (2013–2015)
- She emphasizes compassion, integrity, and supporting families and youth in the justice system
Education
- University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law — J.D. (1993)
- B.S. in Elementary Education (University of Utah, 1989)
Additional information
- M.A. in Leadership and Policy (2003).
- She currently serves as Associate Presiding Judge and handles cases in Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele counties.
- In her judicial role, Knight has been involved in juvenile mental health court programs, which focus on treatment and rehabilitation for youth with mental health issues, often reducing or dropping charges in exchange for participation in therapy and community services.
- She also serves on the State Children’s Justice Center Board and the Language Access Committee.
- In summary, Judge Elizabeth M. Knight is a seasoned educator, child welfare advocate, and judge whose work focuses on youth justice, mental health, and family support in Utah’s Third District Juvenile Court.
- She is also a member of the Board of Juvenile Court Judges.
- Knight is a member of the Utah Bar Association and its Family Law, Juvenile Law, and Women Lawyers sections.
- Early Career: Taught first grade in Compton, California; later taught sixth grade in Utah.
- Special Programs: Helped establish a statewide program for children in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases.
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 Third District Juvenile 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 Third District Juvenile 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 ↗