Duchesne County Court Records

A court record, according to Utah Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 4-202.01, is "a record prepared, owned, collated, or retained by a court or the administrative office of the courts". Court records include case filings, pleadings, motions, exhibits, orders, and any document created or received by the court during a case.

The creation and preservation of these records are critical to the operation of Duchesne County's judicial system. Their utility also extends beyond the courts, as they often intersect with other public records, such as Duchesne County arrest records.

Are Court Records Public in Duchesne County?

Yes. Duchesne County court records are public records under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act. Furthermore, pursuant to the Utah Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 4-202.02, court records are public, except for private, protected, or sealed records. In other words, provided a court record is not sealed by the court or classified as private or protected, anyone can access and obtain a copy. Examples of non-public court records (records exempt from public disclosure) in Utah include:

• Juvenile court records
• Enforcement and investigation records
• Attorney work product
• The identity of protected parties, including victims and witnesses
• Sensitive financial information
• Medical, psychiatric, and psychological records
• Adoption records
• Divorce petitions

Duchesne County Court Records Search

Individuals can generally search Duchesne County court records in the following ways:

• Visiting the court that handled the case
• Searching the Utah Courts Xchange: Public Case Search portal
• Searching commercial court record databases

Duchesne County Courts

Duchesne County is served primarily by the Eighth District Court, the Juvenile Court (as part of the Eighth District), and the Duchesne County Justice Court. The District Court is a court of general jurisdiction, with jurisdiction over all cases arising in Duchesne County. The contact information of the courts operating in Duchesne County is below:

Duchesne County District Court/Juvenile Court
21554 West 9000 South
P.O. Box 990
Duchesne, UT 84021
Phone: (435) 264-4700

Duchesne County District Court/Juvenile Court – Roosevelt
255 South State Street
P.O. Box 1286
Roosevelt, Utah 84066
Phone: (435) 264-4700

Duchesne County Justice Court
799 East 1260 North
Duchesne, Utah 84021
Phone: (435) 738-0109

Duchesne County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal court records originate from criminal cases and typically include documents like warrants, charging documents, and Duchesne County arrest records. Civil court records, in contrast, comprise documents related to non-criminal disputes. Criminal and civil cases in Duchesne County are either handled by the Justice Court or the District Court, depending on the case. The District Court generally handles higher-level criminal and civil cases, while the Justice Court handles lower-level cases.

To obtain a criminal or civil court record, individuals may visit the clerk of court's office where the case was filed and submit the Request for Court Record form. The form should provide sufficient information for the clerk's office to locate the record. Paper copies of a court record cost 25 cents per page. Requesters may be asked to pay a search fee if locating the record takes the court staff longer than 15 minutes. A fee of around $15 per hour is charged.

To avoid paying a search fee, requesters may provide the case number, which promptly identifies the record, or search for the record on the Utah Courts Xchange Portal. The portal requires a one-time payment of $10 or a monthly subscription fee of $40, plus an initial setup fee of $25, to utilize the service.

Duchesne County Marriage Records

Marriage records in Duchesne County are generally public and can be accessed by anyone. These records are under the purview of the Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor's Office. Individuals can acquire a copy in person or by mailing a request to the office. A mail-in request should be written and contain the following information:

• The names of both spouses, including the bride's name before marriage
• Date and place of the marriage
• Marriage license number, if available
• Payment for the record

Regular copies cost $5, while certified copies cost $6 per copy. Inquirers may call the clerk's office at (435) 738-1100 to get request procedures.

Duchesne County Divorce Records

The Eighth District Court has sole jurisdiction over divorce cases in Duchesne County, consequently making the District Court Clerk the official record custodian. Divorce records are generally public under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act and the Utah Rules of Judicial Administration. However, some information and documents (e.g, the divorce petition) are not public records.

Individuals can obtain a divorce record from the District Court Clerk's Office at standard court record copying fees. Individuals may also use the Utah Courts Xchange service to gain remote access to divorce records.

Duchesne County Birth Records

Duchesne County birth records are managed centrally by Utah's Office of Vital Records and Statistics and locally by the TriCounty Health Department. Birth records are private in Utah for 100 years after the person's birth and only accessible to the following persons (Utah Code § 26B-8-125).

• The registrant
• The registrant's parents and grandparents
• The registrant's sibling
• The registrant's spouse and child
• A person authorized by court order

Duchesne residents can visit the TriCounty Health Department's Roosevelt Office with an acceptable form of identification to request a birth certificate. The office address is as follows:

TriCounty Health Department – Roosevelt Office
409 South 200 East
Roosevelt, Utah 84066
Phone: (435) 722-6300

Alternatively, the certificate can be ordered online from the Office of Vital Records and Statistics. The fee for a birth certificate is $22 for the initial copy and $10 for each additional copy in the same request.

Duchesne County Death Records

Duchesne County death records are subject to similar access restrictions as birth records. These records remain confidential for 50 years from the date of death. During this period, access is restricted to immediate family members, legal representatives, and individuals who can demonstrate a direct and tangible legal interest. Stepchildren are not considered immediate family members and will need a legal reason to obtain the death certificate of their stepparent.

Eligible persons can obtain a Duchesne County death certificate from the TriCounty Health Department's Roosevelt Office or order the record online. A valid ID and documents that prove the requester's relationship to the deceased may be required. Death certificates cost $30 for the first copy and $10 per extra copy ordered at the same time.

Duchesne County Probate Court Records

Probate court records in Duchesne County cover proceedings on estate administration, guardianships for minors or incapacitated adults, and conservatorships. The District Court Clerk is tasked with the management of these records. Inquisitors may visit the court clerk's office to inspect a record or search for it via the Utah Courts Xchange Service.

Duchesne County Property Records

Property records comprise information on real estate in Duchesne County. Documents related to properties in the county are recorded with the Duchesne County Recorder's Office. To access a property record, individuals may visit the Recorder's Office at:

Duchesne County Recorder's Office
734 North Center Street
P.O. Box 916
Duchesne, Utah 84021
Phone: (435) 738-1160

Property records can also be retrieved online through the Property Search and Parcels and Plats portals, with each providing distinct property information.

Duchesne County Court Records Online

Researchers seeking to access Duchesne County court records remotely may find third-party platforms like Utahcourtrecords.us to be a lower-cost alternative to the official Utah Courts XChange service. These platforms typically offer online access to a broad range of court records. Users can generally perform a search using a name or case number. However, these platforms do not disseminate confidential court records.