Lisa A. Garner at a glance
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- Justice Court Judge
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Lisa A. Garner
Justice Court Judge · Utah Third District Justice Court
Biography
Professional career
- Also listed as a candidate for Judge of the Draper Municipal Justice Court in the November 3, 2026 general election
- In summary: Judge Lisa A. Garner is an experienced Utah justice court judge with a strong background in public service, criminal defense, and legal practice, now serving in Draper and Herriman City courts and running for re-election in 2026.
- Justice Court Judge for the Draper City and Herriman City Justice Courts in Utah, appointed in 2023, with a background as a city attorney, prosecutor, and criminal defense lawyer
- Third District Justice Court in Utah, presiding over cases in Draper City and Herriman City
- Worked with Salt Lake Legal Defenders and later maintained a private criminal defense practice
Education
- J. Reuben Clark Law School, University of Utah — J.D. (1996)
- in Sociology — University of Utah — B.A. (1993)
Additional information
- Appointed in 2023 after an extensive interview process and selection from qualified candidates.
- In March 2023, Herriman City Council introduced Judge Garner as the new judge, noting her diverse legal experience in public defense, prosecution, and private practice.
- Served 7 years as Midvale City Attorney and Midvale City Prosecutor.
- handling felony and misdemeanor cases.
- Also had experience in the title insurance industry
- focusing on real estate and contract law.
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 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 Third 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 ↗