Kevin L. Nelson at a glance
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Kevin L. Nelson
Justice Court Judge · Utah First District Justice Court
Biography
Professional career
- Long‐time Justice Court Judge for the First District in Utah, serving the Mantua Justice Court since 1992 and holding leadership roles such as Presiding Justice Court Judge for the First District
- Service start: 1992 at the Mantua Justice Court
- Judge Nelson has been recognized for his contributions to judicial efficiency and service, particularly in leveraging technology to enhance court processes
- His long tenure and leadership roles reflect a commitment to the integrity and effectiveness of Utah’s justice system
Education
- Degree: Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Accounting from Weber State University
Additional information
- Public records also show that in 2021–2022, Judge Nelson was listed as a judge in Wellsville, Utah, with a reported salary of $18,621.27.
- Awards: Quality of Justice Award (2002) Justice Court Service Award (2008)
- Judge Nelson has also had the privilege of serving as the Presiding Justice Court Judge for the First District and briefly on the Forms Committee.
- Professional training: Attended the National Judicial College; obtained a Certificate in Legal Studies from the Justice Court Judges Legal Institute
- Leadership: has held the role of Presiding Justice Court Judge for the First District and briefly on the Forms Committee
- Committee work: Focused on improving judicial processes through technology; also served on the Utah Judicial Council and the Board of Justice Court Judges
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 First 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 First 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 ↗