The Salt Lake City Council passed a resolution naming our building the “John L. Baxter Courthouse.”

Long before “court is a service, not a place” became a popular idea, Judge Baxter was already showing what it meant—by improving how court services are delivered to the community.

A Champion for Accessible Justice

More than a decade ago, Judge Baxter pioneered Salt Lake City’s Homeless Court.
He held court every other Friday at the Weigand Center, helping people experiencing homelessness resolve their cases and move forward.

He also led Salt Lake City’s Veterans Court, running the calendar every other Thursday.
His goal was always to support veterans in the justice system and help them resolve their cases.

A Lasting Legacy

Thank you, Judge Baxter, for your two decades of dedicated service to our community.

And thank you to the Salt Lake City Council, Mayor Mendenhall, and the rest of the Salt Lake City team for helping us honor “JB” in such a meaningful and lasting way.