County Justice of the Peace
What does this office do?
- Deciding small-claims cases
- Handling evictions, in many states
- Ruling on traffic and minor criminal citations, where state law allows
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Jeff Schmalz is the Carbon County Justice of the Peace, the judge who hears misdemeanor cases, small claims and civil cases up to $15,000. Schmalz previously served as Carbon County undersheriff.
Sources: carbonmt.gov2