Utah Code Title 78A. Judiciary and Judicial Administration § 78A-2-220. Authority of magistrate

(a) commit a person to incarceration prior to trial;

(b) set or deny bail under Section 77-20-205 and release upon the payment of monetary bail, as defined in Section 77-20-102, and satisfaction of any other conditions of release;

(c) issue to any place in the state summonses and warrants of search and arrest and authorize administrative traffic checkpoints under Section 77-23-104;

(d) conduct an initial appearance;

(e) conduct arraignments;

(f) conduct a preliminary examination to determine probable cause;

(g) appoint attorneys and order recoupment of attorney fees;

(h) order the preparation of presentence investigations and reports;

(i) issue temporary orders as provided by rule of the Judicial Council; and

(j) perform any other act or function authorized by statute.

(a) a judge of the justice court may conduct an initial appearance, preliminary examination, or arraignment as provided by rule of the Judicial Council; and

(b) a judge of the justice court may not perform any act or function in a capital felony case.