Uintah County Court Records

Utah County court records are official documents and materials that provide information about the day-to-day functions of local courthouses, including court cases they handle. The Uintah County clerk's offices are responsible for preserving and keeping these records up-to-date. Utah court records have numerous applications within the judicial system. For instance, the general public, judicial staff, and legal representatives can use these records for legal research and as reference materials.

Uintah County court records consist of several legal documents, including, but not limited to, court dockets, affidavits, orders, motions, pleadings, indictments, and Uintah arrest records.

Are Court Records Public in Uintah County?

Yes. The Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) recognizes the public's constitutional right to access information concerning the conduct of public business, including court cases, in Utah. Additionally, the Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 4-202.02 lists various types of public and non-public court records. Some public court records include audit reports, case files, arrest warrants, exhibits, and orders or decisions. Meanwhile, some non-public court records include:

• Adoption records
• Expunged records
• Gestational agreement
• Disease testing actions
• Investigations by Child Protective Services (CPS).
• Records that disclose the identity of a confidential informant;

Uintah County Court Records Search

Interested persons can search for court records in Uintah County through any of the following places:

• The clerk's offices of local courthouses
• Utah's XChange and My Court Case portal.
• The Utah State Archives (historical court records more than 50 years old)
• Third-party websites that provide court record search services

Uintah County Courts

Uintah County's court system comprises a District Court, a Juvenile Court, and five (5) Justice Courts. These courts have varying jurisdiction over different legal issues in Uintah County. Listed below are the addresses and contact information of Uintah County courts:

Uintah County District and Juvenile Courts
920 East Highway 40,
Vernal, UT 84078
Phone: (435) 781-9300 (district court)
Phone: (435) 781-9335 (juvenile court)

Naples City Justice Court
1420 East 2850 South,
Naples, UT 84078
Phone: (435) 789-9090
Fax: (435) 789-9458

Uintah County Justice Court
641 East 300 South,
Suite 100,
Vernal, UT 84078
Phone: (435) 781-5338
Fax: (435) 781-6726 5

Vernal City Justice Court
374 East Main Street,
Vernal, UT 84078
Phone: (435) 789-7137
Fax: (435) 789-1753

Uintah County Criminal and Civil Records

In Uintah County, depending on the specifics of a criminal or civil case, it can fall under the jurisdiction of the County District or Justice Courts. Uintah County District Court has general jurisdiction over civil and all criminal felony cases. Meanwhile, the Justice Courts have jurisdiction over small claims, infractions, and class B and C misdemeanors violations of ordinances committed within their jurisdiction. Hence, depending on which court handled a case, record seekers can get court records of Uintah County criminal and civil cases through the County District or Justice Courts.

Interested persons can access public court records of criminal and civil cases handled by the Uintah County District Court and Justice Courts through the Utah XChange website. Record seekers can use the XChange website as guest users and pay per search or register an account and pay a monthly subscription per search to use the site. Litigants can also access court records of their cases through the My Court Case portal. Nonetheless, free access to the XChange website may be available through public terminals at the Uintah County District and Justice Courthouse. For a fee, record seekers can also request physical copies of public court records in person at the clerk offices of local courthouses.

The Utah State Archives also preserves court records of older cases (cases older than 50 years) handled by the Uintah County District and Justice courts. Inquirers can visit the Utah State Archives in person during its hours of operation, weekdays, from 8 am to 5 pm, to access these records. Court record research is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, interested persons contact the Utah State Archives at:

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

Uintah County Criminal Records are not limited to court records of criminal cases alone. Some law enforcement agency's records, like Uintah County arrest records, are also considered Uintah Criminal records. Interested persons can access these records through local law enforcement agencies like the Uintah County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Uintah County Marriage Records

In Uintah County, marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk/Auditor's Office, and information about marriage licenses is accessible to the general public upon request. Hence, anyone can query the Uintah County Clerk/Auditor office to inquire about Uintah County marriage licenses. However, a certified copy of a marriage license is typically only issued to the broom or bride named the license. The Uintah County Clerk/Auditor office is located at:

County Building
147 E Main
Vernal, UT 84078
Phone: (435) 781-5361
Fax: (435) 781-6701

Uintah County marriage certificates from 1978 to 2010 are also available through the TriCounty Health Department and the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVRS). Note that marriage records are not public for 75 years after their recordation. As a result, certified copies of a marriage certificate are only obtainable by eligible persons or for legal needs. These eligible persons include the groom or bride or either party's parent, sibling, child, grandparent, or grandchild. Additionally, identification is required for the issuance of marriage records.

Eligible persons can request marriage certificates from the OVRS online through the UtahID portal. Requesters must log in or create an account to access the portal. Alternatively, requesters can request a marriage certificate by completing the Certificate Request Form and submitting it along with all required items (i.e., the requester's ID and applicable fees) to the OVRS.

Meanwhile, eligible persons can order Uintah County marriage certificates from the TriCounty Health Department by completing the Marriage/Divorce Certificate Request Form. The completed request form and other required items should be submitted to the TriCounty Health Department Vital Record Office or Roosevelt Office in person or by mail.

It is worth noting that the OVRS and TriCounty Health Department maintain other types of vital records in Uintah County in addition to marriage certificates.

Uintah County Divorce Records

Like marriage records, Uintah County divorce records are public after 75 years. The District Court in Uintah County presides over divorce cases and creates and maintains divorce court records. Hence, records seekers can obtain Uintah County divorce records through the District Court. Interested persons can visit the District Courthouse to request divorce records.

Alternatively, Uintah County divorce certificates from 1978 to 2010 can be ordered from the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics online through the Utah ID portal or by using the Certificate Request Form. For the latter, requesters can submit the completed request form and submit it with other required items, such as the applicable fee and the requester's acceptable ID, by mail or in-person to the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics. Similarly, Uintah County divorce certificates from 1978 to 2010 can also be ordered from the TriCounty Health Department using the Marriage/Divorce Certificate Request Form.

Uintah County Birth Records

Utah's Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVRS) maintains Uintah County birth records from 1905 to the present, while birth records from 1931 to the present are accessible through the TriCounty Health Department. Like other vital records, birth records become public after 100 years.

Record seekers can order a Uintah County birth certificate from the OVRS online through the Utah ID portal. Alternatively, requesters can complete the Birth Certificate Application and submit it along with other required items (i.e., correct fees and a copy of their acceptable ID) to OVRS.

On the other hand, requesters can order birth certificates from the TriCounty Health Department using the Birth Certificate Request Form. The request form should be completed and submitted to the TriCounty Health Department along with the required fee and a photocopy of the requester's accepted identification.

Uintah County Death Records

Uintah County death records are available from 1905 to the present through Utah's Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVRS). Death records become part of Uintah County public records after 50 years. Like other vital records, certified copies of a death certificate are only issued to certain eligible persons. Record seekers can order these records from the OVRS online through the Utah ID portal or by completing and submitting the Death Certificate Application.

The TriCounty Health Department also provides Uintah County death records from 1990. Interested persons can order a death certificate by completing and submitting the Death Certificate Request Form to the department. Note that requests for death records are subject to specific fees, and requesters must present an acceptable form of identification to request these records.

Uintah County Probate Court Records

In Uintah County, probate cases are handled by the County District Court. Hence, queries for probate court records can be directed to the Clerk's Office of the County District Court. Record seekers can visit the District Courthouse to request and obtain copies of public court records of probate cases.

Uintah County Property Records

The Uintah County Recorder's Office maintains most real estate records, including plat maps showing the ownership information of every piece of land within the County. These records are open for inspection and purchase at the County Recorder's Office and accessible online through the Recorder's Land Information Database System (LIDS) for a fee. LIDS is accessible through the Uintah County Recorder's website. The following is the register's address and contact information:

147 E Main
Vernal, Ut 84078
Phone: (435) 781-5461
Phone: (435) 781-5398 (main phone)
Phone: (435) 781-5467 (property plat information inquiries)
Email: bmcdonald@uintah.utah.gov

Uintah County Court Records Online

A third website like Utahcourtrecords.us is a noteworthy alternative to government channels like Utah's XChange and My Court Case portals. Interested parties can access Uintah County Court Records Online through the third-party website. The third-party website's user interface is easy to navigate, and searches can be conducted by subject name or case number. However, these websites usually operate independently from government agencies. As a result, the accuracy and completeness of the court records they provide are not always guaranteed.