Find Court Records in Murray
Murray is a mid-sized city in Salt Lake County, served by both the Murray City Justice Court and the Third Judicial District Court. The Justice Court handles local misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. The Third District Court takes on felonies, civil suits, and family law matters. Both courts maintain public records accessible through Utah's online systems or in person at the clerk's office. This page explains how to search Murray court records and what you can expect to find.
Murray Quick Facts
Murray Courts Overview
Murray is served by two court levels. Each one covers a different set of case types and holds its own set of court records. Knowing which court filed a case helps you start your search in the right place.
The Murray City Justice Court is a municipal court with limited jurisdiction. It hears Class B and C misdemeanors that occur within Murray, traffic infractions, city ordinance violations, and small claims disputes. This court records all of its proceedings and keeps case files that are part of the public record under Utah law. Case information from the Justice Court flows into the statewide Courts Information System (CORIS) and is searchable through XChange.
The Third District Court covers the larger matters for Murray residents. That includes felony criminal cases, civil suits that exceed $11,000, domestic relations disputes, and probate proceedings. The Third District serves all of Salt Lake County. Its main courthouse is at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City, and the West Jordan location at 8080 S. Redwood Road handles cases for the southern part of the county. Murray residents may have cases filed at either location depending on the nature of the matter.
Search Murray Court Records Online
Utah provides a strong online tool for searching Murray court records. The XChange system at utcourts.gov/en/courtrecords.html draws from the CORIS database and covers both justice and district court filings across the state. You can search by party name, date of birth, case number, court location, or filing date. XChange results include civil, criminal, traffic, and domestic cases for Murray and every other city in Utah.
A monthly XChange subscription runs $40 and includes up to 500 searches. Annual access is $240. Each downloaded document costs $1.00. If you are a party to an active case, the free MyCase portal lets you view case history, filed papers, and scheduled hearings without paying any fee. MyCase also allows parties in debt collection, small claims, and eviction cases to file documents directly online without coming to the courthouse.
Note: Public access terminals at Third District courthouses in Salt Lake County let you use XChange at no cost, which works well if you only need to run a small number of searches.
In-Person Access to Murray Court Records
You can request Murray court records in person at the courthouse clerk's office. For Third District cases involving Murray residents, the clerks at both the Salt Lake City and West Jordan locations can pull files by party name or case number. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page and certified copies cost $8.00 each.
For Murray Justice Court records, visit the Murray City court clerk during business hours. Bring the full name of at least one party or a case number to help staff locate the file quickly. Having the year the case was filed narrows the search. If you are a named party to an open case, check MyCase before your visit to confirm the file is what you need. It may save you the trip altogether.
Murray Court Records and GRAMA
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, gives any person the right to inspect public records. Murray court records are public unless a judge has sealed them or they fall under a protected category. You can submit a written GRAMA request to the court clerk, and the office must respond within 10 business days. For urgent matters, a 5-business-day expedited process is available.
Murray GRAMA requests are typically processed within 5 to 10 business days. Your written request must include your name, contact details, and a clear description of the records you need. The court can approve the request, deny it with a written reason, or let you know of a delay. If the request is denied, you have the right to appeal to the State Records Committee. Most routine Murray court records requests are approved without dispute.
Types of Murray Court Records
Murray court records cover a wide range of case types. Each one has its own rules for what the public can view and how to get official copies. Common record types include criminal case dockets, civil case filings, traffic citations, small claims judgments, domestic relations orders, and probate documents.
Criminal records from the Third District include felony charges, plea dates, sentence dates, bail amounts, and final dispositions. Justice Court criminal records show misdemeanor charges, fines, and compliance details. Civil records show the parties involved, the claims made, motions filed, and final judgments. Domestic relations records may include divorce decrees and custody orders, though courts sometimes restrict access to portions that affect minor children. Probate files show estate filings and distributions.
For a statewide criminal history report, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification offers background checks for a $20 fee. This is a separate process from looking up individual Murray court case files in XChange.
Note: Juvenile court records and sealed case files are not part of the public record and will not appear through XChange or in a standard GRAMA response.
Murray Justice Court Records
The Murray City Justice Court records all proceedings it handles. Public case information stored in CORIS includes the plea date, sentence date, disposition, presiding judge, bail amount, attendance record, compliance status, and the sentence imposed. These details are searchable through XChange using a party name or case number.
Traffic cases and small claims filings are two of the most common reasons people look up Murray Justice Court records. Traffic dispositions matter for insurance purposes and license history. Small claims judgments are public record and appear in XChange once entered by the court. Both types of records are treated the same way as other public case files.
Legal Resources for Murray Residents
Several free and low-cost resources help Murray residents understand court records and navigate the legal system. You do not have to hire a lawyer just to find a case or file a small claims form.
Utah Legal Services at utahlegalservices.org provides free legal help to income-qualifying residents across Salt Lake County, including Murray. The Utah State Courts website at utcourts.gov offers self-help guides, court forms, and step-by-step instructions for common legal matters. Topics covered include small claims procedures, protective orders, debt collection, and more. Both resources are available at no cost to the public.
Salt Lake County Court Records
Murray sits within Salt Lake County, and the county court system covers all Murray residents. The Third District Court serves the full county. For broader information on court records across Salt Lake County, including county-level resources and additional court locations, visit the Salt Lake County court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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