Spencer Banks at a glance
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- Justice Court Judge
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Spencer Banks
Justice Court Judge · Utah Third District Justice Court
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed to the Murray City Justice Court in May 2024
- Ceremonially sworn in as a Municipal Justice Court Judge, marking his return to Murray City in a judicial capacity
- He then transitioned to public service, first as a staff attorney for the Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic, followed by a role as Assistant City Prosecutor for the Murray City Attorney’s Office
- He later joined the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office as a Deputy District Attorney, managing a wide range of misdemeanor and felony cases
- His extensive experience in both prosecution and civil law provides him with a broad perspective on legal matters within the justice court system
- Prior to his appointment, Judge Banks worked as a Deputy District Attorney for the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, where he handled a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony cases.
- Judge Banks then transitioned to public service, working first as a staff attorney for the Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic, then as an Assistant City Prosecutor for the Murray City Attorney’s Office, before eventually moving to the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from the University of Utah in 2008 and graduated from the University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law in 2011.
Additional information
- After law school, Judge Banks began in private practice
- handling family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation for two years.
- Upon graduating, Judge Banks worked in private practice where he handled family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation cases for two years.
- Judge Spencer Banks combines private practice experience, public service, and prosecutorial expertise, making him well-equipped to handle the diverse caseload of the Murray City Justice Court.
- His career reflects a commitment to both legal practice and community service.
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 ↗