Utah foreclosures typically go through a nonjudicial process. Judicial foreclosures can also happen but are uncommon.If you default on your mortgage payments in Utah, the lender may foreclose using a judicial or nonjudicial method. How Do Judicial Foreclosures Work in Utah? This page explains what a residential foreclosure is, the steps involved in the process, and where to get help. Ensure full compliance with state foreclosure laws. Ascent Law offers guidance to protect your rights and navigate foreclosure procedures effectively. The lender must file a notice of default in the county in which the property is located and with the defaulting borrower within three (3) months of the default. To begin a foreclosure action, the noteholder's representative files various documents with the court in the form of a "complaint. There are two types of foreclosure processes: judicial foreclosure and nonjudicial foreclosure.