Tooele County Court Records Search
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Tooele County, Utah, is served by a multi-tiered court system that generates a wide range of judicial records — from felony criminal cases and civil disputes to family matters and probate proceedings. These records document the parties involved, docket numbers, pleadings, motions, verdicts, judgments, and dispositions, and are maintained primarily by the Clerk of Court’s Office at the various courthouses throughout the county. Whether you are a case party tracking active litigation, a researcher reviewing judicial history, or a member of the public exercising transparency rights, understanding how and where to access Tooele County court records is the first step to obtaining the information you need.
Utah residents and those seeking records from outside the state have several avenues available for locating court case information. Records can be searched through the clerk’s office at the courthouse, in-person public access terminals, mail requests, and online tools. UtahCourts.us can help you locate publicly available court case information across the state, including cases filed in Tooele County’s district and justice courts.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Tooele County?
The most accessible route for searching Tooele County court records is through the Utah Courts’ online case management system, XChange. XChange contains district court and justice court case data entered into the state’s Courts Information System (CORIS) by courthouse staff, making information available immediately upon local entry.
Online Search via XChange
The XChange public case search allows users to search by party name, case number, or other criteria and view summary case information including party names, assigned judges, attorneys of record, filed documents, hearing dates, judgments, and case outcomes.
XChange access is fee-based with three options:
| Account Type | Initial Fee | Search Fee | Document Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-Time Use | $10.00 | $0.35 per search | $1.00 per document |
| Guest (no account) | $10.00 | $0.35 per search | $1.00 per document |
| Monthly Subscription | $25.00 setup + $40.00/month | 500 searches included | $1.00 per document |
After 500 monthly searches on a subscription account, additional searches cost $0.35 each. Subscriptions can be established by emailing a completed XChange Subscription Agreement to xchange@utcourts.gov.
Online Access for Case Parties
If you are a party to a case, MyCourtCase provides direct online access to your own case history, filed documents, and upcoming hearings without needing an XChange account.
In-Person Search
Public access terminals are available at the Tooele County courthouse, allowing free in-person searching of case information. Staff at the clerk’s office can also assist with locating records.
Mail Requests
To request copies by mail, complete the Request for Court Record form and submit it to the appropriate courthouse clerk’s office along with applicable fees.
Tooele County Courts — Locations and Contact Information
Tooele County 3rd District Court
Address: Gordon R. Hall Courthouse, 74 South 100 East, Suite 14, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone: (435) 833-8000
Fax: (435) 833-8058
Tooele County 3rd District Juvenile Court
Address: Gordon R. Hall Courthouse, 74 South 100 East, Suite 15, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone: (435) 833-8040
Fax: (435) 833-8058
Tooele County Justice Court – Tooele Valley
Address: Gordon R. Hall Courthouse, 74 South 100 East, Suite 12, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone: (435) 843-3230
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Grantsville City Justice Court
Address: 429 East Main Street, Grantsville, UT 84029
Phone: (435) 884-6271
Fax: (435) 884-0237
Stockton Justice Court
Address: 18 North Johnson Street, P.O. Box 240, Stockton, UT 84071
Phone: (435) 882-3877
Fax: (435) 833-9031
Tooele County Justice Court – Wendover
Address: 920 East Wendover Boulevard, P.O. Box 665, Wendover, UT 84083
Phone: (435) 665-7000
Fax: (435) 665-7070
Are Court Records Public in Tooele County?
The default position under Utah law is that court records are public. Rule of Judicial Administration 4-202.02 establishes that court records are public unless otherwise classified, and any person may request access to public records without stating a reason. However, the same rule creates four distinct categories under which records may be withheld from general public access:
- Public records — Open to anyone without restriction, including most civil and criminal case filings, judgments, and hearing minutes.
- Private records — Accessible only to the parties involved or authorized persons. Examples include petitions for divorce, requests for protective orders, medical records submitted in court, adult guardianship petitions, and motions for fee waivers.
- Protected records — Restricted due to policy or legal privilege, including confidential business information, court security plans, and attorney-client privileged materials.
- Sealed records — Completely withheld from public access. Sealed categories include adoption cases and expunged criminal records.
Juvenile Court records — including delinquency, child welfare, and termination of parental rights proceedings — are not available to the public and do not appear in XChange. To access sealed, private, or protected records, a party must either obtain a court order or subpoena the record through appropriate legal channels.
The Utah Code of Judicial Administration 4-202.04 governs the procedures for requesting access, including the right to challenge a denial. Requests for public court records must generally be submitted in writing to the clerk of the court where the case was filed.
Court Record Copy Fees
| Record Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper copies | $0.25 per sheet |
| Electronic storage media (CD/USB) | $15.00 per unit |
| Fax or email (up to 10 pages) | $5.00 |
| Fax or email (beyond 10 pages) | $0.50 per additional page |
| Audio/video of court proceedings | $15.00 per half-day |
| Staff research time (first 15 min.) | Free |
| Clerk time (after 15 min.) | $15.00/hour |
See UCJA Rule 4-202.08 for the complete fee schedule governing court record requests in Utah.
Tooele County Criminal Court Records
The Tooele County 3rd District Court handles all felony cases and Class A misdemeanor criminal matters. Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, traffic citations, and ordinance violations are handled by the county’s justice courts. Criminal court records from these proceedings are maintained by the clerk’s office at the respective courthouse and include charging documents, indictments, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and case dispositions.
Searching Criminal Court Records
Criminal case records filed in the district court and justice courts can be searched through XChange, subject to the fee structure outlined above. Expunged cases and sealed criminal matters do not appear in the system.
Arrest Records — Tooele County Sheriff
The Tooele County Sheriff’s Office maintains arrest records and booking information for arrests made within county jurisdiction. The inmate roster is accessible online through the Sheriff’s website. For formal records requests, individuals must submit a completed GRAMA Request Form to the Sheriff’s Office in person or by mail.
Tooele County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 1960 S. Main, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone: (435) 882-5600
Statewide Criminal History — Utah BCI
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) maintains statewide criminal history records and processes background check requests. Under Utah law, full criminal history records are restricted — only the record subject, authorized third parties, and qualifying government entities may obtain them. As of July 1, 2025, the BCI fee for a Right of Access (personal criminal record request) is $20.00, payable by credit/debit card, check, money order, or cash for in-person requests. A completed application form along with valid photo identification — such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID — is required.
Requests on behalf of a third party require a completed third-party release form attached to the application. BCI is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
Address: 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129
Phone: (801) 965-4445
Fax: (801) 969-7065
Tooele County Civil Court Records
Civil cases in Tooele County are split between the 3rd District Court, which handles all major civil litigation and disputes above small claims thresholds, and the justice courts, which have jurisdiction over small claims cases. The Clerk of Court at the 3rd District Court maintains records of civil proceedings including complaints, answers, motions, discovery filings, judgments, and appeals.
Requesting Civil Records
To obtain copies of civil court records, requesters should submit a completed Request for Court Record form to the clerk at the Gordon R. Hall Courthouse. The form can be delivered in person or mailed. Staff will contact the requester if payment arrangements are needed for staff research time beyond the first 15 minutes.
Online Access
Summary civil case information is searchable through XChange. However, it is important to note that following a 2012 amendment to Rule 4-202.02, several civil case categories — including divorce, guardianship, conservatorship, cohabitant abuse, custody and support, and paternity actions — have certain document types designated as private. Public elements that remain available include the case history with hearing minutes, final judgments, orders, decrees, and letters of appointment, unless further restricted by judicial order.
Small Claims
Small claims cases in Tooele County are heard by the justice courts. Litigants in small claims matters can obtain self-help information and forms through the Utah Courts self-help resources and at the justice court clerk’s office.
Tooele County Clerk’s Office
The County Clerk (Tracy Shaw) provides document services including marriage licenses and other official records.
Address: 47 S. Main, Suite 318, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone: (435) 843-3140
Email: tracy.shaw@tooeleco.gov
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (walk-in services until 5:00 p.m.)
Tooele County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Tooele County — including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic violence protective orders, and adoption — are heard before the Tooele County 3rd District Court. The court also handles guardianship and conservatorship matters involving adults.
Divorce Records
Divorce cases are filed with and adjudicated by the 3rd District Court. The final decree and related orders remain part of the public court record unless sealed by judicial order. Interested persons may query the clerk’s office in person or submit a mail request for divorce records. XChange also contains case history information for divorce proceedings, though many individual documents within these cases are classified as private under Utah’s 2012 records reclassification. For specific information about availability or costs for a particular divorce record, contact the clerk’s office at (435) 833-8000.
Domestic Violence and Protective Orders
Requests for protective orders are categorized as private court records under Utah law, meaning they are not accessible to the general public. Parties to the case and authorized representatives may access these records.
Adoption Records
Adoption proceedings are sealed records under Utah law and will not appear in XChange or be available through general public records requests. Access to adoption records requires a court order or falls under specific statutory procedures outlined under Utah’s adoption records statutes.
Marriage Records
The Tooele County Clerk’s Office is the official repository for marriage records. Certified marriage certificates are restricted to the named parties, their spouses, parents, siblings, grandparents, legal representatives, or individuals with a court order. Uncertified copies may be requested by any person.
- Certified marriage certificate: $10.00 per copy
- Additional certified copies: $2.00 each
- Uncertified copies: $1.00 each
Certified and uncertified marriage records can also be searched and ordered online via the Tooele County Clerk’s self-service portal. Valid identification and documentation of the relationship to the record subject are required for certified copy requests.
Birth and Death Records
Vital records including birth and death certificates are maintained by the Tooele County Health Department, not the courts. Birth records from 1931 to present and death records from 2006 forward are on file. These records are restricted to named individuals and their immediate family members.
- Birth certificate: $22.00 for first copy; $10.00 per additional copy
- Death certificate: $30.00 for first copy; $10.00 per additional copy
Requests can be submitted using the Birth Certificate Application or Death Certificate Application, along with valid ID and appropriate fees, to:
Tooele County Health Department – Vital Records
Address: 151 North Main Street, Suite 100, Tooele, UT 84074
In-person hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Tooele County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Tooele County — including the administration of estates, wills, name changes, conservatorships, and adult guardianships — are handled by the Tooele County 3rd District Court. The Clerk of Court maintains active and recent probate records, while older historical records are held by the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service.
How to Search Probate Records
Current probate case information, including estate proceedings, guardianships, and conservatorships, can be searched through XChange, subject to applicable fees. Note that adult guardianship records are classified as private under Rule 4-202.02, meaning they are not publicly accessible without authorization.
For in-person searches, members of the public can visit the Gordon R. Hall Courthouse and use the public access terminal or request assistance from the clerk’s office. Historical probate records from as far back as 1859 are archived with the Utah Division of Archives, which researchers may visit to review records in their custody.
Requesting Probate Record Copies
- Identify the courthouse or archive where the records are held.
- Complete the Request for Court Record form for court-held records, or contact the Utah Division of Archives for archived materials.
- Submit the form and any applicable fees to the clerk’s office in person or by mail.
- If staff research time is required beyond 15 minutes, the court will arrange payment before providing copies.
Tooele County 3rd District Court – Clerk’s Office
Address: Gordon R. Hall Courthouse, 74 South 100 East, Suite 14, Tooele, UT 84074
Phone: (435) 833-8000
Fax: (435) 833-8058
Utah Division of Archives and Records Service
Website: archives.utah.gov
For guardianship or conservatorship records, parties and authorized representatives should contact the clerk’s office directly to confirm availability and any access restrictions that apply before submitting a records request.