Step 1: Figure out which court, if any, is involved
Pull out whatever paperwork you have and look for the court's name. Washington County's court location list, cited below, places the Fifth District and Juvenile Court at 206 W Tabernacle St in St. George. The Washington County Justice Court has its own page listing 197 East Tabernacle Street. The same county list names separate justice courts in Enterprise, Hildale, Hurricane, Santa Clara and Washington City.
If you have no case and are looking on your own, skip ahead to Step 3. You can still borrow the questions later in this guide.
Step 2: Ask the person who sets your requirements
If you are on adult probation, the Utah Department of Corrections lists the Region 5 Adult Probation and Parole office for Kane and Washington counties at 620 S. 5300 West, Suite 247, in Hurricane. The department says the division supervises people for the Utah District Court.
Call or message your agent before you sign up. Ask three things: how many hours or sessions you need, whether online attendance is acceptable, and how they want proof delivered. If your case is in a justice court without probation, the clerk's office can tell you how to get the judge's answer. The Washington County Justice Court page lists weekday hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, except county holidays.
Only the court or your probation officer decides whether a program fits your order. Get that answer in writing if you can, and keep it with your case papers.
Step 3: Decide what format you can actually keep up with
Be honest about your week. If you work early shifts at a job site in Washington City, a weekday morning group in central St. George may not be realistic. If you drive I-15 for work, a class near an exit you already use could make attendance easier. If evenings are full with family, a weekend block or a live online group might be the better fit.
Write down two or three time windows you could protect for the length of the class. That short list will filter providers quickly.
Step 4: Contact at least two providers
Use this directory to find providers who serve St. George and nearby towns. Reach out to two or three. For each one, ask:
- How long is the class, in hours and in weeks?
- Where do in-person sessions meet, or which platform do online sessions use?
- What records do you give at the end, and can they go straight to my agent or the court?
- What is your policy on a missed session?
- Do you start with an intake conversation?
Keep the answers in one note so you can compare them. The directory does not run classes or check credentials, so this comparison is your job.
Step 5: Check the answers against your requirements
Take your notes back to what your agent or the court told you in Step 2. If the court wants a set number of hours and a provider's class is shorter, that provider is out. If your agent wants records sent directly, pick someone who will do that. If anything is unclear, ask your agent again before you pay.
For people signing up voluntarily, this step is simpler: choose the provider whose answers were clear and whose schedule you can keep.
Step 6: Plan the logistics
Map the route from home and from work. Washington County distances can add up when you are crossing between St. George, Hurricane, Ivins and Washington City, and all drive times are approximate, so leave margin for traffic and road work. If the class is online, test your camera, microphone and connection before the first session, and find a private spot where you can speak freely.
Put every session on your calendar now, with a reminder the day before.
Step 7: Keep your own records
Save every confirmation email, receipt and attendance note. When you finish, request a completion record and keep a copy for yourself even if the provider sends one directly to your agent. If you have a review hearing on Tabernacle Street, bring your copy along.
Step 8: Close the loop
After you finish, confirm with your agent or the court that they received what they needed. A short follow-up call can prevent a missed record from turning into a new problem. If you took the class on your own, take a few minutes to note what helped and which tools you want to keep using at home and at work.