Troy A. Little at a glance
- Current role
- Associate Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Utah · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Troy A. Little
Associate Presiding Judge, Juvenile Court Judge · Utah Fifth District Juvenile Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Associate Presiding Judge of the Utah Fifth District Juvenile Court, serving Beaver, Iron, and Washington counties since February 2018
- Before joining the judiciary, Judge Little was Chief Deputy Iron County Attorney since 2003 and held the role of an adjunct professor at Southern Utah University until 2014.
- Appointed by Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert in February 2018 to the Fifth District Juvenile Court, where he serves as Associate Presiding Judge.
- Judge Little’s role includes presiding over juvenile cases and contributing to the court’s leadership in the Fifth District
- Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Little served as the Chief Deputy Iron County Attorney and was an adjunct professor at Southern Utah University.
Education
- S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah — J.D. (2000)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, both from the University of Utah
Additional information
- Judge Little also holds a Master of Public Administration degree
- His jurisdiction covers Beaver, Iron, and Washington counties in Utah.
- In his appointment statement, Judge Little expressed a strong interest in the welfare, protection, and success of children and youth, and a commitment to preserving and strengthening families.
- He emphasized performing judicial duties with integrity, fairness, and compassion.
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 Fifth District Juvenile 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 Fifth District Juvenile 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 ↗