Court records of Tooele County, Utah, are available through several channels. TooeleCourt.us allows you to search public information about court cases in the county. Additionally, records can be found through the official online tools of the state court system, court clerk's offices, and public terminals installed directly in court buildings.
Tooele Court System & Jurisdictions
There are two main levels of courts in Tooele County — the District Court and the Justice Court. Each of them handles different categories of cases, and understanding this difference will help you search for the necessary records.
Third District Court — Tooele
The District Court is a court of general jurisdiction. It handles:
- Criminal cases — felonies and misdemeanors transferred from the Justice Court
- Civil lawsuits without monetary limits
- Family cases — divorces, custody, alimony, protective orders
- Probate cases — wills, estate management, guardianship
- Small claims cases with amounts up to $11,000
Information about cases in this court can be found through the Xchange system — an online database of Utah state courts.
Tooele County Justice Court
The Justice Court of the county has limited jurisdiction. It handles:
- Traffic violations
- Class B and C misdemeanors
- Violations of local ordinances
- Small claims cases up to $11,000
To search for cases in the Tooele County Justice Court, you will need the case number or citation number.
Tooele Court Calendar & Upcoming Hearings
The schedule of hearings depends on the level of the court.
For the District Court, the hearing calendar is published on the Utah State Courts portal. There you can view scheduled hearings for today, tomorrow, and the current week by selecting Third District Court — Tooele.
If you are a party to a case, use the MyCourtCase system. Through it, you can:
- View the history of your case and all recorded entries
- See the date and time of the next hearing
- Receive notifications about schedule changes
For the Justice Court, the schedule can be clarified directly at the court clerk's office by calling (435) 843-3100 or on the Tooele County Justice Court page.
How to Get a Copy of a Tooele Court Document
Copies of court documents come in two types: uncertified and certified. A certified copy has the court's seal and confirms the authenticity of the document — it is usually required for submission to other authorities.
Online
Basic information about the case — hearing dates, parties, type of case — can be viewed through Xchange: Public Case Search. Note: as of April 1, 2012, some records in civil cases have become private according to Utah Code of Judicial Administration 4-202.02.
In Person or by Mail
To obtain certified copies, contact the court clerk's office:
Third District Court — Tooele
When contacting, prepare:
- The full name of the party in the case
- The case number (if known)
- The type of document you need
Requests for other types of records — marriage, birth, death, divorce certificates — are processed by the Tooele County Clerk's Office at 47 S. Main St., Tooele, UT 84074. Divorce certificates for the period 1978–2010 can also be ordered through the Utah Office of Vital Records.
Historical court records of Tooele County, including probate court minute books, are stored in the Utah State Archives.
Tooele Court Records Fees & Payment
Fees for court documents in the state of Utah are set by the Utah Code of Judicial Administration. Below are the main rates applicable to courts of general jurisdiction.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Case search in the Xchange system (per request) | Free (basic view) |
| Copy of document (uncertified), per page | $0.25 |
| Certified copy of document | $4.00 per document + $0.25 for each additional page |
| Document certification | $4.00 |
| Criminal history check through BCI | Depends on the type of check; check on the BCI website |
Payment at the court clerk's office is usually accepted in cash, check, money order, as well as credit and debit cards. It is better to clarify the exact payment methods before visiting.
For requests under the GRAMA (Government Records Access and Management Act) procedure, fees may vary depending on the volume of the request. Such a request can be submitted through the clerk's request page.