Iron County Court Records

Iron Court court records are documents generated by the Iron County District, Juvenile, and Justice Courts during civil and criminal trials. In Iron County and other climes, court records help ensure justice systems' transparency, accountability, and fairness and play significant roles in protecting individuals' rights.

Generally, court records encompass documents and information relating to civil and criminal trials, and these documents and information include:

• The names of the plaintiffs and defendants
• Case numbers
• Case types
• Complaints/Petitions
• Docket entries
• Summons
• Evidence/Exhibits
• Orders and Judgments
• Trial transcripts.

Are Court Records Public in Iron County?

Yes, Iron County court records are public. The Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) mandates public access to Iron County court records. Nonetheless, the public may only copy or view Iron County records if their access is permissible by law; there are restrictions to Iron County court records if such actions violate privacy rights or pose security risks.

Iron County Court Records Search

Iron County court records are generally searchable through the Utah Courts Online Case Search Portal. Information seekers may also request copies through the Iron County District Court Clerk's Office.

Iron County Courts

The Iron County judicial system comprises the Iron County District, Juvenile, and Justice Courts. In Iron County (and the rest of Utah counties), the District Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal trials; it handles cases beyond the jurisdiction of the Juvenile and Justice Courts. The Iron County Juvenile and Justice Courts have limited jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases. Interested members of the public may use the information to contact the various Iron County courts:

Iron County District Courts

5th District Court - Iron County (Cedar City)

40 North 100 East,
Cedar City,
UT 84720
Phone: (435) 867-3250
Fax: (435) 867-3212

5th District Court - Iron County (Parowan)

P.O. Box 608,
Parowan,
UT 84761

Iron County Juvenile Court

5th District Juvenile Court - Iron County
40 North 100 East,
Cedar City,
UT 84720
Phone: (435) 867-3200
Fax: (435) 867-3212

Iron County Justice Courts

Iron County Justice Court

82 North 100 East, Suite 101,
Cedar City,
UT 84720
Phone: (435) 865-5335
Fax: (435) 865-5349
Email: jcironcounty@utcourts.gov

Parowan City Justice Court

35 East 100 North,
P.O. Box 1118,
Parowan,
UT 84761
Phone: (435) 477-3940
Email: keithn@utcourts.gov

Iron County Criminal and Civil Records

Iron County criminal and civil court records refer to different trial case files. Criminal records are comprehensive details of criminal activities and their prosecutions. In Iron County, criminal records encompass Iron County arrest records and other documents relating to the criminal trials within the various Iron County courts.

In contrast, civil court records are documents on non-criminal prosecutions. Iron County civil court records include but are not limited to case files on contract disputes, probate adjudication, landlord-tenant disagreements, business litigation, small claims, and family law cases.

Generally, Iron County criminal and civil court records are public.

However, some Iron criminal and civil records are restricted. To access these documents, requesters must be the records owners, involved parties, or persons with judicial orders.

Individuals seeking access to Iron County criminal or civil court records should:

• Subscribe and log into the Utah Courts Xchange Public Case Search System and search for records by name, case number, or other available criteria
• Visit the Iron County Courthouse and use the Public Access Terminals to search for criminal and civil court records
• File GRAMA requests to access criminal and civil court records at the Iron County District Court Clerk's Office
• Search for Iron County criminal and civil court records online through third-party websites.

Iron County Marriage Records

Iron County marriage records are public. However, only the subjects of the records and their immediate family members may obtain certified copies of Iron County marriage certificates.

Accessing Iron County marriage records may depend on the date of issuance.

For marriages after 1978, record seekers should visit the Utah Department of Health Vital Records and Statistics Office webpage, create accounts, log in, and place online orders for Iron County marriage certificates. Alternatively, interested Individuals may order Iron County marriage certificates in person at the Southwest Utah Public Health Department at:

260 E. DL Sargent Drive
Cedar City,
Utah 84721
Phone: (435) 586-2437
Fax: (435) 586-4851

Record seekers may also call or visit the Iron County Clerk's Office to request access to Iron County marriage records.

Iron County Divorce Records

In Iron County, basic divorce records information is public. However, public access to full divorce decrees and detailed documents containing sensitive information, such as financial agreements and account details, is restricted.

Individuals seeking access to Iron County divorce records should call or visit the Fifth District Court Clerk's Office. For divorce records older than 50 years, information seekers should call or visit the Utah State Archives at:

346 S Rio Grande St
Salt Lake City,
UT 84101-1106
Phone: (801) 531-3848

Iron Birth Records

Iron County birth records are the official documentation of the birth of individuals within Iron County, UT. In Iron County and the rest of Utah, birth records are confidential for 100 years from the birth of their owners; only the owners of the records, their immediate family members, and legal representatives may access these documents within this period.

Iron County birth records serve essential purposes; these include:

• Legal identification
• Citizenship verification
• Source of information for early detection of illness
• Proof of eligibility for government benefits
• Legal documents for school enrollment.

Iron County birth records are not accessible at the county level; record seekers may order Iron County birth certificates that are less than 100 years old through the Utah Department of Health's Vital Records and Statistics Office webpage. Copies of Iron birth records older than 100 years are accessible through the Utah State Archives.

Information seekers should note that Iron County birth records are Iron County Vital records, and accessing them may require identification and fee payments.

Iron Death Records

In Iron County, there is a restriction on public access to death records. Iron County death records are confidential for the first 50 years after the demise of the subjects of the records.

Iron County death certificates are essential documents for:

• Tracking disease outbreaks and implementing preventative measures
• Inheritance, Social Security, and life insurance claims
• Tracing family history
• Analyzing demographic, social conditions, and mortality rates.

Eligible individuals seeking access to Iron County death records within 50 years of the demise of their owners should order them online through the Utah Department of Health - Office of Vital Records and Statistics website or the Southwest Utah Public Health Department Office. To access Iron County death records older than 50 years, call or visit the Utah State Archives Office.

Iron County Probate Court Records

Iron County probate court records refer to case files on probate adjudications within the 5th District Court - Iron County. These documents relate to the distribution and management of deceased persons’ estates.

Probate court records encompass documents on guardianship, Will probate, conservatorship, intestate succession, trust administration, and escheat partition.

Individuals seeking access to Iron County should call or visit the 5th District Court Clerk's Office. Records seekers may also log in to the Utah Courts Online Case Search Portal and use the online search tools to look for Iron County probate court records.

Iron County Property Records

Iron County property records detail property ownership and transactions within the county. In Iron County, the County Assessor's Office is the custodian of property records. Iron County property records are collections of property-related documents and information such as:

• Property deed
• Parcel Number
• Building permit
• Liens and Encumbrances
• Property sales history
• Mortgages
• Property tax records
• Plat Maps
• Zoning information.

For information about Iron County properties, log into the Iron County Property Search Portal and use the search tools to look for property records. Also, to download Iron County Survey or Plat Maps, visit the Iron County Assessor's Office website, click Recorded Plat or Search Survey Plats.

Iron County Court Records Online

Iron County court records are searchable through the Utah Courts Online Case Search Portal. Third-party online resources may also offer an alternative option for accessing Iron County public records. Third-party online databases like Utahcourtrecords.us provide round-the-clock access to Iron court records from different locations; they save time and costs by aggregating different documents from various government sources and making them available in one place.

However, irrespective of the advantages of using third-party online resources to source Iron County public records, information seekers should note the potential risks of using non-government sources to access official documents; data from some third-party sources may not be accurate or complete.