--- title: "Stephen W. Whiting | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/stephen-w-whiting-justice-court-judge-utah-seventh-district-justice-court-ut" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Stephen W. Whiting Utah Seventh District Justice Court · Justice Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Utah Seventh 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 - Judge Stephen Whiting was appointed to the San Juan County Justice Court in March 2026 - His appointment is part of a broader effort to streamline justice court functions following the January 2026 merger of the county and city of Monticello justice courts - Stephen Whiting was appointed by the San Juan County Commission on February 3, 2026 as the San Juan County Justice Court Judge, succeeding former Judge Lyon Hazelton, who retired after 32 years. ### Education - Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University-Idaho andd received his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law. ### Additional information - Career: Since 2007, Whiting has represented a wide range of clients in Utah, including major financial institutions, insurance companies, small businesses, and individuals. - Whiting’s term began in early 2026, with orientation and approvals completed by the end of February. - The appointment followed a nomination process by the Utah Judicial Court System, local interviews, and county commission review. - As Justice Court Judge, Whiting presides over cases in the Seventh District Justice Court and serves in the San Juan County judicial system. - His role includes handling a variety of cases, from civil matters to criminal proceedings, and applying the law to resolve disputes in the community. - Professional Affiliations: Active in the Central Utah Bar Association, Real Property and Business Law Sections of the Utah State Bar, Mensa, and the Timpanogos Legal Center. - Whiting values opportunities to strengthen the legal profession and serve the community both on and off the bench. ## 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/seventh-district-justice-court/judge-stephen-w--whiting.html) - [Official roster](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/justice-courts/seventh-district-justice-court/judge-stephen-w--whiting.html) - [Utah State Courts official judicial roster](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/justice-courts/seventh-district-justice-court/judge-stephen-w--whiting.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 STEPHEN W. WHITING](https://www.utcourts.gov/en/courts/other-court-info/judges-bios/justice-courts/seventh-district-justice-court/judge-stephen-w--whiting.html) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/stephen-w-whiting-justice-court-judge-utah-seventh-district-justice-court-ut", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/stephen-w-whiting-justice-court-judge-utah-seventh-district-justice-court-ut", "name": "Stephen W. Whiting | KnowJudges", "description": "Stephen W. Whiting, Utah Seventh 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.