Garland City will suspend its municipal justice court and begin contracting with Box Elder County for judicial services starting Aug. 1, following a unanimous vote Wednesday by the county commission. The interlocal agreement approved by the commission includes prosecution, public defense and victim advocacy, mirroring services already provided by the county for Brigham City and Perry. Annie Hansen, chief civil deputy county attorney, said the move allows Garland to pause court operations until it reaches a point where reopening makes sense. Under the terms of the deal, net court revenues will be split evenly between the city and county after...

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