Cedar City Court Docket Records
Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County and the hub of southwestern Utah. The city has its own justice court that handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, and infractions at the local level. Cedar City is part of Utah's Fifth Judicial District. The Cedar City Justice Court maintains a public docket for all cases filed within city limits. Southern Utah University and a growing population keep the court active throughout the year.
Cedar City Quick Facts
Cedar City Justice Court Docket and Case Filing
The Cedar City Justice Court is located at 82 North 100 East, Suite 101. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Cash payments are not accepted after 4:00 PM, but self-service kiosks are available inside the building for payments and citation responses outside of clerk hours. Each case filed at the Cedar City Justice Court receives a docket entry that records the parties, charges, filing date, and all scheduled hearings.
Cedar City's justice court handles class B and C misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and civil small claims up to $11,000. The court does not hear felony cases. Cedar City cases involving felony-level charges are sent to the Fifth District Court, which covers Iron County. The Cedar City Police Department at 2130 North Main Street handles local enforcement and can be reached at (435) 586-2956. Cedar City officers file citations and misdemeanor charges with the justice court regularly, and those filings appear on the docket.
Cedar City court docket entries reflect all stages of a case. From the initial filing and arraignment through pre-trial hearings, trials, and sentencing, each step appears in the record. Members of the public can access Cedar City docket information through online state portals or by visiting the court clerk in person. The docket is a useful tool for attorneys, defendants, and anyone with a legitimate need to track a case.
| Court | Cedar City Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 82 North 100 East, Suite 101, Cedar City, UT 84720 |
| Phone | (435) 865-5335 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (no cash after 4:00 PM) |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
The in-court kiosks at the Cedar City Justice Court allow people to pay fines and respond to citations outside of standard clerk hours. This is a helpful option for people who work during the day and cannot visit the clerk window in the morning.
Federal court cases with Cedar City connections are handled through the U.S. District Court for Utah. Information on federal case filing and CM/ECF access is available at pacer.uscourts.gov. Federal records are separate from Cedar City state court docket records.
The PACER system at pacer.uscourts.gov covers federal matters in Utah, while Cedar City local and state court dockets are handled through the Utah court system.
Search Cedar City Court Docket Records
The Utah Court XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange is the best way to search Cedar City court docket records online. XChange covers the Cedar City Justice Court and the Fifth District Court. Searches run by party name, case number, or citation number. As of July 1, 2025, each search costs $0.35. A $40 monthly plan includes up to 500 searches. Guest accounts require a $10 setup fee to get started. Background on the fee increase is at ksltv.com.
For upcoming hearing dates, use the free Utah Court Calendar at utcourts.gov/cal. The calendar lists all scheduled Cedar City court hearings without requiring a login. It is the quickest way to confirm whether a case is on the docket for a specific day. The calendar reflects both the justice court and district court hearing schedules.
Iron County property and public record information is available through the county recorder. Background on Iron County record resources is available at brbpub.com. That resource covers recorder and assessor records, which are separate from court docket records but often searched alongside them.
Iron County public records, including property and tax records, are maintained separately from Cedar City court docket files but complement a thorough records search for the area.
Self-represented parties in Cedar City cases can access forms and guidance at utcourts.gov/selfhelp. The self-help center covers misdemeanor responses, small claims procedures, and other justice court matters. All court forms used in Cedar City proceedings are also available at utcourts.gov/forms at no cost.
Cedar City Court Records and GRAMA Access
Cedar City court docket records are public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act. GRAMA is found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. The Cedar City Justice Court clerk handles public records requests for justice court documents. You can request case indexes, hearing schedules, and judgments that are not otherwise sealed or restricted.
Not every record is available. Juvenile records, cases sealed by court order, and documents with restricted content under specific statutes are not accessible to the general public. The clerk will tell you which portions of any Cedar City court file are open and explain how to formally request records if needed.
For Cedar City cases that have moved to the Fifth District Court level, contact that court for records access. The Fifth District Court clerk in Cedar City handles district court docket records for Iron County, including cases that originated in the Cedar City Justice Court and were bound over on felony charges.
Note: Active warrant information for the Cedar City area can be checked through the Utah warrant search tool at secure.utah.gov/warrants.
Cedar City Court Hearing Schedule
The Cedar City Justice Court runs scheduled hearing days throughout the week. Traffic and infraction hearings are typically grouped together. Misdemeanor arraignments, trials, and sentencing hearings follow the court's weekly calendar. Check the Utah Court Calendar at utcourts.gov/cal to see upcoming Cedar City court hearing dates and times.
Court dates can be continued by agreement of parties or at the judge's direction. Always confirm your Cedar City hearing date before traveling to the courthouse. The Cedar City Justice Court clerk can be reached at (435) 865-5335 to verify scheduled times. Missed hearings can result in a bench warrant and further charges on the docket.
Iron County Court Docket Records
Cedar City is the county seat of Iron County. District court cases including felonies and major civil matters are handled at the Fifth District Court, also located in Cedar City. The district court and justice court both maintain public dockets accessible through the Utah XChange system. For a broader look at Iron County court records, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
These nearby Utah cities also have local justice courts and access to Utah court docket records.