Wasatch County Court Records Search
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Wasatch County sits in north-central Utah, centered around Heber City in the Heber Valley. Its court system is served by the 4th Judicial District, which handles the full spectrum of civil, criminal, family, and probate matters that arise within the county. Whether you need records related to a lawsuit, a criminal case, an estate proceeding, or a domestic matter, several official resources exist to help you locate and obtain them.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Wasatch County?
Finding court case information in Wasatch County involves choosing the right tool based on your relationship to the case and the type of records you need. Utah court records are searchable through official court resources, public access terminals at courthouse locations, and the clerk’s office. The Utah Courts website is a practical starting point for anyone trying to navigate the state’s court record systems, and UtahCourts.us may also help users locate publicly available case information from district and justice courts across the state.
Online Search Options
Two primary online systems serve the public for Wasatch County court records:
- MyCase (My Court Case) — This free portal is available to parties named in a case. To register, you will need a valid email address, your court case number, and a government-issued photo ID. Once your account is verified, you receive instructions by email and can view case history, hearing schedules, and related documents. Questions about the system can be directed to mycase@utcourts.gov.
- Xchange Public Case Search — Xchange is Utah’s subscription-based case repository covering both district and justice court records statewide, including Wasatch County. Subscribers pay a monthly fee of $40.00, which includes 500 searches, with additional searches billed at $0.35 each and document downloads at $1.00 per item. Public terminals at the 4th District Court courthouse in Heber City allow in-person access to Xchange at no charge.
In-Person and Mail Requests
For copies of specific records, you can submit a Request for Court Record form directly to the court. Fee structure for record copies:
| Format | Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper copies | $0.25 per sheet |
| Electronic storage media (e.g., CD) | $15.00 per unit |
| Fax or email (10 pages or fewer) | $5.00 flat |
| Each additional page by fax or email | $0.50 per page |
Responses to formal record requests may take up to 10 business days. Note that records already available through Xchange will not be sent by fax or email — those must be accessed through the online system or a public terminal.
Historical Records
Court records older than 50 years from the 4th District Court are held by the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service. This archive also maintains older probate, land, and court records from Wasatch County that predate the digital case management era.
Are Court Records Public in Wasatch County?
Under Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 4-202.02, court records carry a presumption of public access. Any person may inspect or copy public court records, and the courts are obligated to make those records available in a reasonable manner under Rule 4-202.03.
However, Utah law recognizes several categories of records that are classified as non-public. These include:
- Sealed and expunged records
- Juvenile court records (delinquency, child welfare, termination of parental rights)
- Adoption records
- Records relating to consent for abortion by a minor
- Records showing the identity of confidential informants
- Medical, psychiatric, or psychological records
- Financial source documents submitted in litigation
- Records related to disease testing
- Records of sex designation changes
- Alternative dispute resolution communications
- Records subject to attorney-client privilege
- Guardianship or conservatorship records for minors
A significant change took effect on April 1, 2012, when amendments to Rule 4-202.02 reclassified certain civil action records as private. Case types affected include divorce, separate maintenance, grandparent visitation, temporary separation, civil stalking, guardianship, conservatorship, cohabitant abuse, custody and support, paternity, and related family law matters. While detailed filings in these cases are now private, the case history showing minute entries from public hearings, final judgments, orders, decrees, and letters of appointment generally remain accessible unless sealed by judicial order.
Requests to access non-public records or to obtain sealed documents require a court order or a showing of eligibility under Utah law.
Wasatch County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Wasatch County are divided between the 4th District Court and the Wasatch County Justice Court depending on the severity of the offense. All felony charges and Class A misdemeanors are filed in the District Court, which holds full general jurisdiction. Class B and Class C misdemeanors, infractions, and traffic violations are handled by the Justice Court.
4th District Court – Wasatch County
Address: 1361 South Highway 40, Suite 110, Heber City, UT 84032
Phone: (435) 654-4676
Fax: (435) 654-5281
Wasatch County Justice Court
Address: 1361 South Highway 40, Suite 100, Heber City, UT 84032
Phone: (435) 654-2679
Fax: (435) 654-5048
Heber City Justice Court
Address: 301 South Main Street, Suite 101, Heber City, UT 84032
Phone: (435) 654-1662
Fax: (435) 657-7953
Criminal court records available through Xchange or public terminals include party names and addresses, case numbers, assigned judges, attorneys of record, documents filed, hearing dates, and case outcomes. These records are distinct from broader criminal history records, which are compiled and maintained by law enforcement agencies rather than the courts.
For criminal history information — including arrests, warrants, probation status, and incarceration records — the Utah Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) is the authoritative state source. The BCI maintains the Utah Criminal History (UCH) database and processes background check requests for individuals, employers, and agencies. Criminal history requests submitted to the BCI may require fingerprinting and a processing fee depending on the type of request.
Wasatch County Civil Court Records
The 4th District Court handles general civil litigation in Wasatch County, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, landlord-tenant matters, and other civil proceedings above the small claims threshold. The Wasatch County Justice Court holds jurisdiction over small claims cases involving defendants who reside within the county or where the claim arose within county boundaries.
Civil court records can be searched using Xchange for cases filed since courts began using the CORIS case management system — most district courts were fully operating on CORIS by the end of 1998. District court electronic documents filed since July 1, 2010, are available for download through Xchange.
To search civil records in person or by mail, contact the District Court clerk directly:
4th District Court – Wasatch County
Address: 1361 South Highway 40, Suite 110, Heber City, UT 84032
Phone: (435) 654-4676
When requesting records, have the following information ready if possible: full names of parties involved, the approximate filing date or case number, and the type of case. Court staff can assist in locating case files if you visit in person during business hours.
Applicable filing fees and copy fees for civil matters are detailed on the Utah Courts fee schedule, which is maintained by the Utah Administrative Office of the Courts. Certified copies cost $4.00 per document in addition to the standard per-page copy fee.
For older civil court records not available in CORIS, the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service holds historical 4th District Court records. Researchers conducting genealogical or historical inquiries may also find relevant civil records through the Utah Historical Society.
Wasatch County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Wasatch County — including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, domestic violence, and cohabitant abuse protective orders — are heard by the 4th District Court. As noted above, the 2012 amendment to Rule 4-202.02 reclassified many family case filings as private records, limiting broader public access to these proceedings.
Divorce Records
Divorce case records are classified as private and may only be accessed by the parties themselves, their immediate family members, and their legal counsel. Requests can be made in person or by mail to the 4th District Court at 1361 South Highway 40, Suite 110, Heber City, UT 84032. Divorce certificates — as distinct from court case files — are issued by the Wasatch County Health Department and are also available from the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. The vital records office handles online and mail requests for divorce certificates from 1978 to 2010; records outside that range are accessible through the Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor’s Office.
Marriage Records
Marriage licenses are issued by the Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor’s Office. Marriage records become fully public 75 years after creation. Before that threshold, access is limited to the parties named in the record, their immediate relatives, legal guardians, and authorized legal representatives. Records from 1978 to 2010 can be requested online through the Utah vital records portal. Records outside that range are available through the Clerk-Auditor’s Office in Heber City.
Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor’s Office
Address: 25 North Main, Heber City, Utah 84032
Phone: (435) 657-3190
Fax: (435) 654-0834
Email: ClerkAuditor@wasatch.utah.gov
Juvenile Court Matters
Cases involving minors — including juvenile delinquency, child welfare proceedings, and termination of parental rights — are handled exclusively by the 4th District Juvenile Court. These records are not publicly accessible and do not appear in Xchange searches.
4th District Juvenile Court – Wasatch County
Address: 1361 South Highway 40, P.O. Box 730, Heber, UT 84032
Phone: (435) 654-2988
Fax: (435) 654-3647
Wasatch County Probate Court Records
Wasatch County has no separate probate court. All probate and estate matters are managed by the 4th District Court, which hears cases involving wills and estate administration, name changes, trust proceedings, guardianship and conservatorship appointments, and related legal matters.
Probate records that fall within the public record classification can be searched through MyCase if you are a party to the case, or through Xchange for general public searches. Note that guardianship and conservatorship filings were reclassified as private records in 2012, so detailed filings in those case types are not publicly available through Xchange, though basic case history entries and final orders may still be accessible.
For in-person research or to request copies of probate case documents, visit or contact:
4th District Court – Wasatch County
Address: 1361 South Highway 40, Suite 110, Heber City, UT 84032
Phone: (435) 654-4676
Fax: (435) 654-5281
Older probate records — the county’s probate records extend back to 1897 — can be found through the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service, which holds 4th District Court records more than 50 years old. Researchers can consult the archives’ court records research guide for guidance on locating historical probate documents by county and record series.
To formally request a copy of any probate record, submit a completed Request for Court Record form to the District Court. Copy fees follow the same schedule as other court record requests: $0.25 per page for paper copies, $15.00 per unit for electronic media, and a flat $5.00 for fax or email delivery of 10 pages or fewer. Processing time is generally up to 10 business days from receipt of the request.