Tooele Court Records
Tooele is the county seat of Tooele County and sits in Utah's Third Judicial District. Court records here come from two main sources: the Third District Court handles felony cases, civil disputes, and family law, while the Tooele County Justice Court covers misdemeanors, traffic matters, and small claims. Both courts keep public records you can search online or in person. This page explains how to find Tooele court records, what each court covers, and the best ways to get copies of filed documents.
Tooele Quick Facts
Tooele Courts Overview
Two courts serve Tooele residents. Each one handles a different range of cases. Knowing which court filed a case helps you find the right records faster.
The Third District Court in Tooele is located at 74 S. 100 East, Suite 14, Tooele, UT 84074. You can reach the court by phone at (435) 833-8000. This court handles serious criminal cases, civil matters over $11,000, domestic relations proceedings, probate, and appeals from the justice court. It is a court of record, meaning all proceedings are documented in the official case file.
The Tooele County Justice Court shares the same building complex and serves both Tooele city and the surrounding county. This court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic infractions, city ordinance violations, and small claims disputes up to $11,000. The Tooele County Courthouse is located at 47 S. Main, Tooele, UT 84074, and houses county-level administrative offices. The Tooele Juvenile Probation office is also at 74 S. 100 East, Suite 14, and can be reached at (435) 833-8040.
Note: Historical court records dating from 1898 to 1904 are stored at the Tooele County Courthouse and are not available through the online XChange system.
Search Tooele Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Tooele court records online is Utah's XChange system, available through utcourts.gov/en/courtrecords.html. XChange pulls data from the Courts Information System (CORIS) and covers both district and justice court records across all of Utah. You can search by party name, date of birth, case number, court location, or filing date.
A monthly XChange subscription costs $40 and includes up to 500 searches. Annual access runs $240. Downloading individual documents costs $1.00 each. If you are a party to an active Tooele case, the free MyCase portal lets you view your case history, filed papers, and scheduled hearings at no charge. MyCase also allows parties in debt collection, eviction, and small claims cases to file documents directly online without visiting the courthouse.
In-Person Records Access in Tooele
You can visit the courthouse to request Tooele court records in person. The District Court clerk's office at 74 S. 100 East, Suite 14 handles Third District case requests. Staff can pull files by name or case number and make copies during business hours. Plain copies cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $8.00 each.
For Justice Court records, contact the Tooele County Justice Court at the same complex. Bring the full name of at least one party or the case number to speed up the search. Walk-in requests are accepted during normal court hours. If you need to confirm hours or check whether a file is available before your visit, call (435) 833-8000.
The Tooele County Sheriff's Office also maintains booking reports for individuals booked into the county jail. These reports are separate from court case files but can provide useful background information about an arrest. Contact the sheriff's office directly to request copies of booking reports.
Note: Free public access terminals are available at the Tooele courthouse, giving you XChange access without a paid subscription.
GRAMA Requests for Tooele Court Records
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. Court records are public unless a judge has sealed them or they fall under a protected legal classification. You can submit a GRAMA request to the court clerk in writing, and the court must respond within 10 business days. Expedited responses are available in 5 business days for urgent matters.
Your written request must include your name, contact information, and a clear description of the records you need. The clerk can approve the request, deny it, or notify you of a delay. If denied, you can file a motion to challenge that decision or appeal to the State Records Committee. Most routine Tooele court records requests are resolved without issue. Your reason for requesting records does not generally affect your right to receive them as long as they are classified as public.
Types of Court Records in Tooele
Tooele court records span several case types. Each record type has its own access rules depending on the parties involved and any court-ordered restrictions. Public records generally include criminal case dockets, civil case filings, small claims judgments, traffic citations, domestic relations orders, and probate documents.
Criminal records from the Third District Court include felony charges, plea dates, sentence dates, bail amounts, and final dispositions. Justice Court criminal records show misdemeanor charges, compliance with court orders, fines, and hearing dates. Civil records list the parties, claims, motions filed, and judgments entered. Domestic relations records include divorce decrees, custody orders, and support agreements, though portions may be restricted to protect minor children.
The Utah Department of Corrections also maintains an Offender Search tool for individuals who have been incarcerated. This resource is separate from court case files and covers statewide incarceration data. For a full statewide criminal history report, contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov. BCI charges $20 for each criminal history report and processes requests from the public.
Tooele Justice Court Case Records
The Tooele County Justice Court produces records for every case it handles. Public case data in CORIS includes the plea date, sentence date, disposition, presiding judge, bail amount, attendance record, and compliance with court orders. These records are searchable through XChange just like district court cases.
Small claims cases are one of the most common reasons people search Tooele Justice Court records. The court handles disputes up to $11,000. Once a judgment is entered, it becomes a public record and appears in XChange. Traffic citations issued within Tooele city limits are also processed through the justice court and appear in the case database.
Note: Appeals from the Tooele County Justice Court go to the Third District Court for a full trial de novo, meaning the district court hears the case fresh rather than reviewing the justice court's decision.
Legal Help for Tooele Residents
Finding Tooele court records is a useful first step. Making sense of what those records contain may require some help. Several free and low-cost resources are available to residents of Tooele.
Utah Legal Services offers free legal help to income-qualifying residents across the state. Their website at utahlegalservices.org has eligibility details and contact information. The Utah State Courts website provides self-help guides, court forms, and step-by-step instructions for common legal matters. Topics range from small claims procedures to protective orders and debt collection. These tools are designed to help people without attorneys understand and navigate the court process.
Tooele County Court Records
Tooele city is the county seat of Tooele County. The county court system covers all residents in the city and surrounding area. For broader information on court records across Tooele County, including county-level resources and additional court locations, visit the Tooele County court records page.
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