Court Visitor Program

The mission of the Utah State Courts is to provide the people an open, fair, efficient, and independent system for the advancement of justice under the law.

The Court Visitor Program is a district court volunteer program that aims to protect vulnerable adults under guardianship, assist guardians and improve judges decisions. A court visitor investigates, observes, and reports to the court, ensuring that the protected person's needs are met, that their property is protected and being used for their benefit, and that the court's orders are being followed. The judge may appoint a court visitor to gather evidence to help the judge: ~Decide whether the protected person may be excused from court hearings ~Decide the nature and extent of the protected person's incapacity ~Decide the nature and extent of the guardian's authority ~Ensure that the court's orders are being followed