Cache County Court Records

Cache County, Utah, court records provide detailed information about legal proceedings within the county. Different courts of the county’s court system help maintain these records, including the Cache County District Court, the Cache County Juvenile Court, and the Cache County Justice Court.

Court records serve as references for attorneys and judges, who rely on past case records to influence the outcomes of current legal matters. For the public, these records ensure transparency in the legal process, allowing citizens to access and review court activities. Court records typically include:

• Case details: Case number, filing date, and type of case (criminal, civil, juvenile, etc.).
• Parties involved: Names of plaintiffs, defendants, attorneys, and judges.
• Case proceedings: Dates of hearings, motions filed, and court orders.
• Judgments and sentences: Final rulings, penalties, and sentences handed down by the court.
• Evidence and testimonies: Exhibits were submitted, witness testimonies were made, and other evidence was presented during the trial.

The Cache County Clerk maintains court records and facilitates public access to court records.

Are Court Records Public in Cache County?

Under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), 63G Chapter 2, anyone can request Cache County public records, and there are no restrictions on using these records once they are obtained. However, there are instances where access to court records is restricted.

For example, records related to juvenile court cases are primarily confidential and exempt from public access. Other protected records include records classified as private, controlled, or protected due to privacy concerns, records restricted for business confidentiality, or public interest considerations. Records involving ongoing investigations or enforcement actions may also be limited to avoid compromising the proceedings.

Cache County Court Records Search

Interested parties can submit a Records Request Form physically at the Cache County Sheriff’s Office or via email at recordsrequest@cachesheriff.gov. Records are also accessible online via the CORE website, which allows public access to certain county records, including court records.

The Sheriff’s Office is located at:

Cache County Sheriff’s Office,

Attn: Records Officer 1225 West Valley View,
Suite 200, Logan, Utah 84321

Cache County Court Records Search by Name

Almost anyone can perform a name-based search of court records on the CORE (Cache Online Records Explorer) website. The process goes thus:

• Register an account or log in (if you are an existing user).
• Visit the CORE Public Search page.
• Fill out the required information, such as the subject’s first and last name, legal description, parcel (you are allowed up to 100 searches per day for free), etc.
• You may also fill in the optional fields to help further refine your search results.
• Click ‘Search’.
• For more comprehensive access, including unlimited searches and additional features, you can subscribe to the paid service, which costs $80 per month or $960 per year.

Cache County Courts

Cache County has three courts: the Cache County District Court, the Cache County Juvenile Court, and the Cache County Justice Court. The Cache County District Court has jurisdiction over all criminal and civil court records, the Cache County Juvenile Court has jurisdiction over juvenile court records, which are generally confidential and exempt from public access, and the Cache County Justice Court manages records of certain criminal and court cases.

The following are the locations of every court with the Cache County court system.

Cache County District Court

1st District Court - Cache County
135 North 100 West
Logan, UT 84321
Phone: (435) 750-1300
Fax: (435) 750-1355

Cache County Juvenile Court

1st District Juvenile Court - Cache County
135 North 100 West
Logan, UT 84321
Phone: (435) 750-1300
Fax: (435) 750-1281

Cache County Justice Courts

Hyrum Justice Court
83 West Main
Hyrum, UT 84319
Phone: (435) 245-0114
Fax: (435) 245-4470

Lewiston Justice Court

29 South Main
P.O. Box 36
Lewiston, UT 84320
Phone: (435) 258-2141
Fax: (435) 258-3621

Logan City Municipal Justice Court

Workforce Service Building
446 North 100 West
Logan, UT 84321
Phone: (435) 716-9540
Fax: (435) 716-9559

Newton / Amalga Justice Court

51 South Center Street
P.O. Box 146
Newton, UT 84327
Phone: (435) 563-3251
Fax: (435) 563-9283

Nibley Justice Court

455 West 3200 South
Logan, UT 84321
Phone: (435) 752-0431
Fax: (435) 753-1510

North Logan / Hyde Park Justice Court

113 East Center
P.O. Box 489
Hyde Park, UT 84318
Phone: (435) 563-6923
Fax: (435) 563-9029

Providence City Justice Court

164 North Gateway Drive
Providence, UT 84332
Phone: (435) 752-9441 ext. 212
Fax: (435) 753-1586

Richmond Justice Court

6 West Main
P.O. Box 9
Richmond, UT 84333
Phone: (435) 932-0341
Fax: (435) 258-3604

Smithfield Municipal Justice Court

96 South Main
Smithfield, UT 84335
Phone: (435) 792-6637

Wellsville Justice Court

75 East Main
P.O. Box 6
Wellsville, UT 84339
Phone: (435) 245-3686
Fax: (435) 245-7958

Cache County District Court Records

The Cache County District Court has jurisdiction over both criminal and civil cases. Some of the types of cases include:

• Criminal: Felonies and misdemeanors.
• Domestic: Custody and support, divorce/annulment, paternity, etc.
• General civil: Contracts, debt collection, small claims, writs, etc.
• Probate: Trust, etc.

The Cache County District Court Records are accessible at the Cache County District Sheriff’s Office or via email @recordsrequest@cachesheriff.gov. Records are also accessible online via the CORE website or the Xchange portal.

Cache County Criminal Records

The Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) gives the public the right to access government records. Criminal court records that are not sealed, expunged, or restricted are considered public records and can be viewed and inspected by the public.

Records may be accessed through the Utah Department of Public Safety - Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) website. The process is listed below.

• Open the BCI website.
• Click “Obtain a Copy of your Criminal History”
• Click the applicable form: “Application for Criminal History Form,” “Third Party Release Form (if criminal history information is to be released to a third party),” or “Record Challenge Form”.
• Fill out the form.
• Take the application to a law enforcement agency and request that they print the four fingers of your right hand on the space provided.
• Select a payment method by making a checkmark in the appropriate box.
• Pay the application fee of $15.00. Cash is only accepted when applying in person.
• Mail the application, fee, and release form (if applicable) to:

Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification

4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300
Taylorsville, Utah 84129

• The report will be mailed to the mailing address indicated on the application form. The report cannot be faxed or sent by e-mail.

Records may be accessed physically at the addresses below:

Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Identification

3888 West 5400 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84129
Phone: (801) 965-4445
Fax: (801) 969-7065

OR

Cache County Sheriff’s Office,

1225 West Valley View,
Suite 200, Logan, Utah 84321

An interested person may also request records electronically by submitting the Criminal History Record Application Form and a photocopy of the valid government-issued ID to bcirightofaccess@utah.gov. If the requester wants to send the criminal record to a third party, they must complete the Third-Party Release Form and submit it along with the original application form.

Criminal records may also be accessed via the CORE website or the Xchange portal. Additionally, records may be accessible from some third-party websites.

Cache County Criminal Court Case Lookup

To obtain Cache County criminal records, an interested person may visit the First District Court or search the Utah Judiciary's database online. For online searches, public members seeking access to Cache County criminal court records can use the XChange Case Search option. This option requires a subscription fee to view and retrieve court documents.

Get Cache County Civil Court Records

To access Cache County Civil Court Records, an interested person can visit the First District Court in person or search online through the Utah Judiciary's database. The XChange Case Search option is also available for those seeking Cache County civil court records. This option requires a subscription fee to view and retrieve court documents.

Civil case records contain:

• The plaintiff's claims against the defendant and the relief sought.
• Pleadings, motions, affidavits, exhibits, and replies filed by parties.
• Court Orders and Judgments.
• Settlement Agreements (if any).
• Records of court proceedings.

Cache County Family Court Records

In Cache County, Utah, family law cases are heard and handled within the district court system, specifically, the First District Court. Hence, individuals can access the Cache County family records by visiting the First District Court. They may also search online using the Utah Judiciary's database.

Alternatively, individuals can access Cache County family court records using the XChange Case Search option. However, users must pay a subscription fee to view and retrieve court documents.

Cache County Marriage and Divorce Records

To access Cache County marriage and divorce records, inquirers may need to visit the Cache County Clerk's Office or the Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Records for marriages and divorces are available from 1978 to 2010 at the Office of Vital Records and Statistics. For marriages before 1978 or after 2010, visit the County Clerk's Office where the marriage occurred. Records at the Cache County Clerk's Office are accessible physically at:

Cache County Clerk's Office

179 North Main Street,
Suite 102, Logan,
UT 84321.
(435) 755-1460.

To obtain a copy of a marriage or death certificate, individuals can visit the Clerk's Office in person during regular business hours. Alternatively, some records may also be available for request online through the Utah Department of Health's Vital Records website. To access documents on the database, record seekers must create a new account or log in if they are an existing user. An interested person may visit the nearest Local Health Department, Bear River Health Department.

Cache Birth and Death Records

Generally, the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act exempts confidential Cache County vital records, such as death and birth records. However, after some time, they become public. Birth records are private for 100 years from the date of birth. Only persons named on the record, immediate family members, legal representatives, and legal guardians can access them during this period. After 100 years, birth records become public. In the same vein, Death records are private for 75 years. Only persons named on the record, immediate family members, legal representatives, and legal guardians can access death records during this period. After 75 years, they become available to the public.

To access Cache County Birth and Death Records, visit the Utah Department of Health's Vital Records website. Generally, record seekers are required to create a new account or log in if they are an existing user to access the database. Birth, stillbirth, and death records are accessible from 1905.

Local Health Department, Bear River Health Department. The address is:

Bear River Health Department,

635 South 100 East Logan,
UT 84341.

Birth and death records are vital because they establish an individual’s legal identity, help individuals trace their ancestry, and are crucial for medical history and genetic research.

Cache County Probate Court Records

Cache County Probate Court Records can be obtained by visiting the First District Court in person or using the Utah Judiciary's online database. For online access, record seekers can use the XChange Case Search option, which requires a subscription fee for document access.

Cache County Property Records

The Cache County Recorder's Office offers multiple ways for the public to access property records. These records pertain to the title of real property within Cache County and are maintained and indexed for easy identification and retrieval. To access these records, interested parties may visit the office at:

Cache County Recorder’s Office

179 Main St,
Logan, UT 84321

They can also access records via the county's online CORE website. You may also subscribe to Cache County Property Watch to receive notifications when a document is recorded against your parcel. The types of information you may find include:

• Land record documents (such as title deeds, mortgages, liens).
• Ownership plats: detailed maps that display every parcel of land within Cache County, including the current record owner, parcel dimensions, tax identification number, and acreage.
• Tax Assessment Information: documents processed for tax assessment purposes, reflecting ownership and property value details.

Cache County Court Records Online

In some cases, publicly accessible court records for Cache County may be easier to obtain through third-party websites such as UtahCourtRecords.us. Such sites offer a user-friendly platform where users may enter pertinent facts, including case numbers, party names, or dates, to search for specific cases. These systems frequently save time and effort by enabling users to read and download court papers from their websites. However, since they are not official websites, they may contain incorrect, outdated, or incomplete information.