Brigham City Court Docket Records
Brigham City is the county seat of Box Elder County, located in northern Utah along the Wasatch Front. As the county seat, it is home to both the Brigham City Justice Court and the First District Court, which handles felony and major civil matters for all of Box Elder County. Court docket records in Brigham City span traffic violations, misdemeanors, small claims disputes, and serious criminal matters at the district level. This guide explains the court structure, how records are organized, and the tools available for searching Brigham City court dockets.
Brigham City Quick Facts
Brigham City Justice Court Docket and Case Files
The Brigham City Justice Court operates from 75 East Main Street, a downtown location that also houses police services. This court processes class B and C misdemeanors, traffic citations, infractions, and small claims cases filed within city limits. As a city of roughly 18,000 residents serving as the hub for a large rural county, Brigham City sees a steady range of case types at both the justice court and district court levels.
When a case is filed at Brigham City Justice Court, it is entered into the docket right away. The docket shows all parties, the nature of the charge or claim, and every scheduled event from the first appearance through final disposition. This record is updated as the case progresses. Under Utah law, most justice court records are public, meaning anyone can search for and obtain case information. The right to access these records is established at the state level and applies consistently across all justice courts in Utah.
More serious matters, including felony charges and class A misdemeanors, are handled by the First District Court, which also sits in Brigham City. Box Elder County residents dealing with district-level cases can access those proceedings without traveling out of the city, which is an advantage compared to some smaller Utah counties where district court hearings require long drives.
| Court | Brigham City Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 East Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302 |
| Phone | (435) 723-6310 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Brigham City Police Department shares the same address at 75 East Main Street and is reachable at (435) 723-5227. Citations issued by city officers are referred to the justice court, while arrests involving more serious charges are referred to the district court in coordination with the Box Elder County Attorney's office.
For people representing themselves in Brigham City court proceedings, the Utah Courts self-help center provides guides on traffic cases, small claims procedures, and responding to misdemeanor charges. The self-help materials cover the justice court process specifically, which differs from district court procedures in several respects.
Historical court records from Box Elder County, including Brigham City cases predating current digital systems, are maintained at the Utah State Archives and are available for research.
Search Brigham City Court Docket Records
The statewide tool for searching Brigham City court records is Utah Court XChange. This system covers all Utah courts, including the Brigham City Justice Court and the First District Court for Box Elder County. As of July 1, 2025, XChange charges $0.35 per search. Monthly subscriptions are available at $40 for 500 searches per month, and a guest session option is available at $10 for single-session access. These fees apply to all users searching public records through the portal.
XChange searches can be run using a person's name, a case number, or an attorney's name. The results show case type, parties, filing date, current status, and a complete history of hearing dates. For Brigham City records, this tool is more thorough than any other remote option and covers both the justice court and district court in a single search. Cases that were elevated from the justice court to the First District Court will have a new case number at the district level, but both records link to the same underlying matter.
For free access, the Utah Courts public calendar shows upcoming hearings at Brigham City Justice Court and the First District Court. This tool requires no account and no payment. It is useful for checking a specific hearing date or confirming that a matter is still active on the court's schedule. The calendar does not provide case documents or history beyond scheduled events.
Parties with active cases at Brigham City Justice Court or the First District Court can use MyCase to view their own case documents and hearing notices for free. MyCase is available to defendants, plaintiffs, and attorneys of record. It provides a more document-focused view of case activity than the public calendar and is designed for people who are actively involved in the litigation rather than searching from the outside.
Note: The First District Court covers both Box Elder County and Cache County. When searching XChange for Brigham City records, filtering by Box Elder County or the First District will help narrow results and avoid confusion with Cache County filings from Logan.
Utah Courts' self-help resources at utcourts.gov/selfhelp include guides for navigating Brigham City justice court cases without an attorney.
Brigham City Court Records and GRAMA Public Access
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives members of the public the right to request and receive government records, including court filings. This applies to Brigham City Justice Court and First District Court records alike. The presumption under GRAMA is that records are open unless a specific legal exception applies. Most criminal and civil court records at the justice court level are public, and district court records are also generally accessible.
Records that may be restricted include sealed cases, juvenile court matters, adoption files, and some domestic proceedings with protected address information. A court order is required to seal any record, and most filings are never sealed. If you are unsure whether a specific Brigham City record is accessible, the court clerk can confirm before you make a formal request or pay a search fee.
To access records that are not available online, you can visit the Brigham City Justice Court or the First District Court in person during business hours. Clerks can pull case files and provide copies for a fee set by state rule. Written GRAMA requests are also accepted and trigger a formal response window. For older records not held at the courthouse, the Utah State Archives holds historical Box Elder County court files. These older records are available for research by appointment or through the archives' online finding aids.
Brigham City Court Calendar and Scheduled Hearings
Brigham City Justice Court and the First District Court both schedule hearings Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Utah Courts public calendar provides a combined view of hearings at both courts in Brigham City. You can filter by court and date range to see exactly what is on the schedule. Traffic hearings, small claims sessions, and misdemeanor matters each appear in the calendar as they are scheduled.
Because Brigham City hosts the First District Court, residents with district-level matters do not have to travel for hearings the way residents in outlying Box Elder County communities do. The First District Court calendar for Box Elder County shows felony appearances, civil trials, and family law hearings, all of which are visible through the same public calendar interface used for the justice court. The Utah statewide warrant search is available for anyone checking whether an unresolved Brigham City matter resulted in an active warrant.
Box Elder County Court Docket Records
Brigham City is in Box Elder County and serves as the county seat. District court cases including felonies and major civil matters are handled at the First District Court, which is located in Brigham City and also serves Cache County from its Logan courthouse. Box Elder County covers a large geographic area with a mostly rural population outside of Brigham City. The First District Court handles the full range of criminal and civil matters for county residents, including those from small towns and unincorporated areas far from the courthouse.
Searching the Box Elder County court docket through XChange returns records from both the Brigham City Justice Court and the First District Court, giving a complete picture of case history within the county.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents of nearby Utah cities use the same statewide court docket systems to look up case records.