Court records in Utah County, Utah, are available through several channels. UtahCourt.us allows you to search for public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through the official online portals of the state courts, directly at the court clerk's office, or at public terminals in court buildings. Below is a practical guide on how to search, view, and obtain court documents in Utah County.
Utah County Court System & Jurisdictions
There are two main levels of courts in the county, each with clearly defined jurisdiction.
Fourth District Court (District Court)
The Fourth District Court handles the broadest range of cases:
- Criminal cases — felonies and misdemeanors
- Civil lawsuits with no monetary limit
- Family law: divorce, custody, alimony, protective orders
- Probate cases — approval of wills, appointment of guardians and conservators
- Juvenile cases — delinquency, child protection
This court maintains most of the records sought by county residents. It is located in Provo.
Utah County Justice Court
Utah County Justice Court is a court of limited jurisdiction. It handles:
- Traffic tickets
- Class B and C misdemeanors
- Small claims up to $11,000
- Violations of local ordinances
Through the MyCase system, integrated with the Justice Court portal, case participants can view case history, filed documents, and scheduled hearings.
Utah County Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The schedule of hearings for today, tomorrow, or the current week can be found in several ways.
- Xchange — the official public case search system of the Utah State Courts. After registering an account, you can view the schedule of sessions for any court, including the Fourth District Court in Provo.
- MyCase — if you are a party to a Justice Court case, log in through the Justice Court portal to see scheduled dates.
- Phone inquiry — call the court clerk's office. The clerk will confirm the date and time of the hearing by case number.
- Public terminals — there are self-service computers in the Provo courthouse where you can check the session calendar.
The Utah State Courts website also publishes general information about the operating schedule of all state courts.
How to Get a Copy of a Utah County Court Document
You can obtain a copy of a court document in three ways: online, in person, or by mail.
Online via Xchange
Images of public documents filed with the district court are available for purchase on Xchange. Note: Some civil cases have become private according to Rule 4-202.02 of the Utah Code of Judicial Administration (changes effective April 1, 2012). Copies downloaded from Xchange are not certified.
In person at the court clerk's office
Visit the Clerk of Court at the Fourth District Court building:
The clerk issues both regular and certified copies. A certified copy contains the court seal and the clerk's signature — it is required when the document is submitted to another court, government agency, or for immigration procedures.
By mail
Fill out the Request for Court Record form and send it to the court address listed above. Include payment in the form of a check or money order. Processing mail requests usually takes longer than an in-person visit.
GRAMA Records
If you need documents held not by the court but by another county government division, submit a request through the Utah County public records portal. The GRAMA (Government Records Access and Management Act) law governs access to government records in the state.
Utah County Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court documents are set by the Utah Code of Judicial Administration and the Utah State Courts fee schedule. Below are the main rates.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Case search on Xchange (per request) | $0 (basic search); viewing document images — paid |
| Document copy (uncertified), per page | $0.25 |
| Certified document copy | $4.00 per document + $0.25 for each additional page |
| Purchase of document image via Xchange | $4.00 per document |
| Audio recording of court session (CD/electronic media) | $10.00 |
These fees may change. Confirm current rates with the court clerk's office or on the Court Records page on the Utah State Courts website.
Payment Methods
- In person: cash, check, money order, credit or debit card
- Online (Xchange): credit or debit card
- By mail: check or money order payable to Utah State Courts
Some records — including juvenile cases, sealed cases, and certain family cases — have restricted access and are not issued without a court order. If you are unsure whether a specific document is public, ask the clerk.