The Utah Judiciary is aware of a scam involving text messages that falsely appear to come from the courts and demand payment through links or QR codes. These messages are not legitimate - courts do not request payments this way, and individuals should not respond or provide any personal or financial information.

JUDGE DOUGLAS WHITLOCK

In January 2003, Judge Whitlock was appointed by the Washington County Commission to serve as a full-time judge in the Washington County Justice Court. Judge Whitlock was appointed to the Enterprise Justice Court in November 1990 and served there for over 30 years. He was awarded the Justice Court Judge of the Year Award in 2005. In March 2009, he received a Certificate of Legal Studies from the Legal Institute for Justice Court Judges. In 2021, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Board of Justice Court Judges. Judge Whitlock served as a member of the Washington County Domestic Violence Coalition and also served on the Utah State Fine & Bail Committee and the Washington County Board of Adjustments. 5/23