Weber County Court Records Search
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Weber County occupies a prominent position in northern Utah’s judicial landscape, with its county seat in Ogden serving as the hub for courthouses handling everything from serious felonies to family disputes and estate matters. The county falls within Utah’s Second Judicial District, which also covers Davis and Morgan counties. Court records generated across Weber County’s district court, juvenile court, and numerous justice courts document the full scope of local judicial activity — charges filed, hearings conducted, judgments entered, and orders issued. Understanding which offices maintain these records and how to access them is essential for anyone involved in a legal matter, conducting a background check, researching case precedents, or pursuing an expungement.
For those beginning a search for court records in Utah, several pathways exist. Official clerk offices at the courthouse maintain physical case files, while public access terminals at most court locations offer on-site digital searches. The state judiciary also operates online databases that cover district court and justice court filings across all Utah counties. UtahCourts.us can assist individuals in locating publicly available court case information statewide, and the Utah State Courts website provides direct access to case search tools, self-help resources, and court contact directories.
How to Look Up a Court Case in Weber County?
Weber County court records can be searched through online databases, in-person visits, or written requests. The approach depends on the type of case, the level of detail needed, and whether the requester is a party to the case.
Online Search Tools
The Utah State Courts operate two primary electronic systems for accessing case records:
- Xchange — A public case search database containing district court and justice court case information. Xchange displays party names, attorneys of record, documents filed, hearings held, judgments, and case outcomes. Public documents filed in district court cases since July 1, 2010 are available for purchase through the system. Guest users pay $5 per session and $0.20 per search, plus $0.50 per document. Subscribers pay a $25 account setup fee and $40 per month for up to 500 searches, plus $0.50 per document.
- MyCase — A free portal available to individuals who are parties in a case. After creating a user account, parties can view details about their own cases and access filed documents.
The state judiciary also publishes weekly case reports listing hearings and judgments across Utah courts.
In-Person Access
Visitors can review case files at the appropriate courthouse. Public computer terminals are available at most district court locations, allowing free access to the Xchange database on-site. The primary court location for Weber County is:
Weber County – Ogden District Court
Address: 2525 Grant Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401
Phone: (801) 395-1079
Requesting Records by Mail
Individuals who cannot visit in person can submit a Request for Court Record form by mail to the appropriate court. The form should be sent to the court where the case was filed.
Record Copy Fees
Fees for obtaining court records are established by Utah Code Ann. § 78A-2-408 and UCJA Rule 4-202.08:
| Record or Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Paper copies | $0.25 per sheet |
| Certified copy (per document) | $4.00 plus $0.50 per page |
| Exemplified copy (per document) | $6.00 plus $0.50 per page |
| Electronic copies of court proceedings | $15.00 per half-day of testimony |
| Electronic storage media (CD/USB) | $15.00 per unit |
| Fax or email (10 pages or fewer) | $5.00, then $0.50 per additional page |
Staff time beyond the first 15 minutes is billed at hourly rates ranging from $15 for clerk time to $100 for programmer time, depending on the complexity of the request.
Ordering Court Hearing Recordings
The Second Judicial District provides audio recordings from the past nine years. Data CDs hold up to five hours; standard audio CDs hold up to 80 minutes. Requesters must complete the CD Request Form and email it to 2webermorgand@utcourts.gov. The fee is $15 per half-day session.
Are Court Records Public in Weber County?
Utah law presumes that court records are open to the public. UCJA Rule 4-202.02 establishes this presumption and sets out a detailed classification system that determines which records are accessible and to whom. The Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) further reinforces the public’s right to access government-generated documents, including those created by courts.
What Is Public
Public court records in Weber County include case files, opinions and orders entered in open hearings, appellate filings, financial records of the judiciary, search warrants after unsealing, audit reports, and indexes containing information such as party names, case numbers, attorneys, and case status. The case history, minute entries of public hearings, judgments, orders, decrees, and letters of appointment in most case types remain publicly accessible.
Records That Are Not Public
Utah’s classification system divides non-public records into several tiers:
- Sealed records — Adoption records (sealed six months after conclusion of proceedings), expunged records, wills deposited for safekeeping, gestational agreement records, and video recordings of court proceedings are among the categories sealed by rule.
- Private records — Records in domestic relations actions (divorce, separate maintenance, custody, child support, paternity, protective orders, guardianship, conservatorship) are classified as private, meaning only case parties, their attorneys, and individuals with a court order may view the underlying documents. However, the case history, judgments, orders, decrees, and records of public hearings in these cases remain public. Involuntary commitment records, medical and psychiatric records, jail booking sheets, victim impact statements, and certain personal identifying information are also private.
- Protected records — Attorney work product, presentence investigation reports, probation reports, court security plans, and records that could jeopardize life or safety fall into this restricted category.
- Juvenile court records — Social records (evaluations, treatment plans, referral reports) and legal records (pleadings, orders, hearing transcripts) for juvenile cases carry their own access rules. Sealed, expunged, and juvenile delinquency cases do not appear on Xchange.
Effective April 1, 2012, UCJA 4-202.02 was amended to classify records in certain civil actions — including divorce, guardianship, conservatorship, custody, support, cohabitant abuse, stalking, and paternity — as private, with limited public components.
Weber County Criminal Court Records
Criminal cases in Weber County range from class B and C misdemeanors heard in justice courts to felonies and class A misdemeanors prosecuted in the Ogden District Court. Records from these proceedings include charging documents, hearing minutes, plea records, sentencing orders, and post-conviction filings.
Searching Criminal Court Records Online
The Xchange system is the primary tool for public searches of criminal case information across both district and justice courts. Users can search by name, case number, or citation number, and filter by jurisdiction and case type. Case parties may also access their criminal case details through MyCase.
For juvenile criminal matters, the Juvenile MyCase portal allows parties to view information about their cases. Public access to juvenile delinquency records is limited; however, if a person aged 14 or older is charged with a felony, the petition, adjudication order, disposition order, and delinquency history summary are public.
Sheriff’s Office Records
The Weber County Sheriff’s Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, booking information, and inmate data. An online inmate roster is available, displaying each detainee’s personal information, booking date, offense, and bail details.
Records requests can be submitted through the Sheriff’s Office NextRequest portal or in person at:
Weber County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 1400 Depot Drive, Ogden, UT 84401
Requesters must upload a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID when submitting electronic requests. Traffic accident reports are available for $15 per copy in-office, or through the BuyCrash online platform.
Weber County residents may obtain their own criminal background information from the Sheriff’s Office for $15.
Criminal History Background Checks
The Sheriff’s Office does not release state criminal history records. Statewide criminal background checks must be obtained through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI).
Expungement
Individuals seeking to expunge criminal records in Weber County must file a petition with the district court. The filing fee for an expungement petition is $150 in district court or $135 in justice court, per Utah Code § 78A-2-301. Expunged records are sealed and removed from Xchange, though they may persist in other law enforcement databases.
Weber County Civil Court Records
The Weber County District Court exercises original jurisdiction over all civil matters, including contract disputes, personal injury claims, property litigation, foreclosures, and declaratory judgment actions. Small claims cases are filed in justice courts.
Accessing Civil Case Records
Civil case records can be searched through Xchange, where public documents filed since July 1, 2010 are available for viewing and purchase. Case parties can access their files through MyCase at no charge. In-person inspection of civil case files is available at the Ogden District Court, and copies can be requested by mail using the Request for Court Record form.
Filing Fees for Civil Cases
Civil filing fees in Utah are governed by Utah Code § 78A-2-301 and vary by claim amount:
| Civil Complaint Amount | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| $2,000 or less | $105.00 |
| Greater than $2,000, less than $10,000 | $215.00 |
| $10,000 or more | $375.00 |
Small Claims
All small claims cases in Utah are filed in justice courts. Filing fees depend on the amount in dispute:
| Small Claims Amount | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| $2,000 or less | $60.00 |
| Greater than $2,000, less than $7,500 | $100.00 |
| $7,500 up to $20,000 | $185.00 |
Weber County is served by multiple justice courts where small claims may be filed, including:
- Ogden Justice Court — 310 26th Street, Ogden, UT 84401 — Phone: (801) 629-8560
- Roy/Weber Justice Court — 5051 South 1900 West, Roy City, UT 84067 — Phone: (801) 774-1051
- South Ogden Justice Court — 3950 Adams Avenue, South Ogden, UT 84403 — Phone: (801) 622-2700
- North Ogden Justice Court — 515 East 2600 North, North Ogden, UT 84414 — Phone: (801) 737-2203
- Riverdale Justice Court — 4600 South Weber River Road, Riverdale, UT 84405 — Phone: (801) 394-9314
- Washington Terrace Justice Court — 5249 South 400 East, Washington Terrace, UT 84405 — Phone: (801) 393-8951
- Harrisville Justice Court — 363 West Independence Blvd, Harrisville, UT 84404 — Phone: (801) 782-4100
- Pleasant View Justice Court — 520 West Elberta Drive, Pleasant View, UT 84414 — Phone: (801) 782-6741
- Plain City Justice Court — 4160 West 2200 North, Plain City, UT 84404 — Phone: (801) 731-4908
- Farr West Justice Court — 1896 North 1800 West, Farr West, UT 84404 — Phone: (801) 731-4187
Additional certified copy fees are $4.00 per document plus $0.50 per page for any civil court record obtained from any of these courts.
Weber County Family Court Records
Family law matters in Weber County — including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, and protective orders — are heard in the Ogden District Court. These proceedings are governed primarily by the Utah Domestic Relations Code (Title 81) and related statutes.
Accessing Family Court Records
Under UCJA 4-202.02, records in domestic relations actions are classified as private, meaning the underlying documents (financial disclosures, custody evaluations, settlement proposals) are accessible only to case parties, their attorneys, and authorized individuals. However, the case history with minute entries, judgments, orders, decrees, and records of public hearings remain publicly viewable through Xchange.
Case parties can view their family court files through MyCase. Others seeking access to non-public family court documents must submit a Request for Court Record form; the court will evaluate the request and may deny access to private materials.
The Utah Courts website provides a comprehensive family law self-help section with guides, forms, and step-by-step instructions for divorce proceedings, custody modifications, and other domestic actions.
Divorce Filing and Records
The filing fee for a divorce or separate maintenance action is $350. A petition to modify a divorce decree costs $100. Certified copies of a divorce decree are $4.00 per document plus $0.50 per page from the court.
Divorce and Marriage Certificates
Divorce certificates issued between 1978 and 2010 can be obtained through the Utah Department of Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records. The Weber-Morgan Health Department in Ogden also issues certified copies of marriage and divorce certificates. Fees are $18 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time, with an optional $15 expedited delivery charge.
The Weber-Morgan Health Department Vital Records Office is located at:
Vital Records Office
Address: 477 23rd Street, First Floor, Ogden, UT 84401
Mail-in applicants requesting marriage or divorce certificates can use the department’s Marriage/Divorce Certificate Request Form. Marriage licenses from the past 75 years may also be obtained through the Weber County Clerk/Auditor.
Birth and Death Records
Certified copies of birth records (from 1905 onward) and death records are available from the Utah Office of Vital Records or the Weber-Morgan Health Department. Fees are $22 for a birth certificate ($10 for additional copies) and $30 for a death certificate ($10 for additional copies). Eligibility to request these records is limited to the named individual, direct relatives, spouses, legal guardians, or designated representatives. Birth records become publicly available after 100 years, and death records after 50 years; older records may be accessible through the Utah State Archives.
Application forms for birth certificates and death certificates are available on the Weber-Morgan Health Department website.
Weber County Probate Court Records
Probate matters in Weber County are handled by the Ogden District Court. When a person dies leaving real property or non-real-property assets exceeding $100,000, a probate proceeding is generally required to appoint a personal representative and determine the validity of any will. The Utah State Courts probate guide provides detailed information on both formal and informal probate procedures.
Types of Probate Cases
The district court handles informal and formal probate proceedings, summary settlements, special administrations, ancillary proceedings, guardianships of incapacitated adults, conservatorships, and trust matters. Filing fees for probate accountings are based on estate value:
| Estate Value | Accounting Fee |
|---|---|
| $50,000 or less | $15.00 |
| $50,001–$75,000 | $30.00 |
| $75,001–$112,000 | $50.00 |
| $112,001–$168,000 | $90.00 |
| More than $168,000 | $175.00 |
Searching Probate Records
Probate case information can be searched on Xchange using party names or case numbers. Guardianship and conservatorship records are classified as private under UCJA 4-202.02, though case histories, judgments, orders, decrees, and letters of appointment remain public.
The Utah State Archives holds historical Weber County court records, including probate registers and civil case indexes dating back to the 1860s. Researchers interested in older estate records or genealogical inquiries may find relevant materials there.
Requesting Probate Documents
Certified copies of probate filings — wills admitted to probate, letters testamentary, inventories, and closing statements — can be obtained from the Ogden District Court at the standard rate of $4.00 per document plus $0.50 per page. Requests can be made in person, by mail using the Request for Court Record form, or through Xchange for documents available electronically. Wills deposited for safekeeping (as distinguished from wills admitted to probate) are classified as sealed records and are not publicly accessible.