--- title: "Kevin L. Nelson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kevin-l-nelson-justice-court-judge-utah-first-district-justice-court-ut" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Kevin L. Nelson Utah First District Justice Court · Justice Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Utah First 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 - 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 ## 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/first-district-justice-court/kevin-l-nelson.html) - [Official roster](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/justice-courts/first-district-justice-court/kevin-l-nelson.html) - [Utah State Courts official judicial roster](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/justice-courts/first-district-justice-court/kevin-l-nelson.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 KEVIN L. NELSON](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/justice-courts/first-district-justice-court/kevin-l-nelson.html) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kevin-l-nelson-justice-court-judge-utah-first-district-justice-court-ut", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kevin-l-nelson-justice-court-judge-utah-first-district-justice-court-ut", "name": "Kevin L. Nelson | KnowJudges", "description": "Kevin L. Nelson, Utah First District Justice Court. 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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](https://legacy.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=ucja&rule=4-401.02). Collected 2026-07-26.