Midvale Court Docket and Public Records
Midvale is a city in Salt Lake County served by a local justice court at 7505 South Holden Street. The city is part of the Third Judicial District of Utah. Court docket records in Midvale include traffic citations, misdemeanor cases, small claims filings, and civil disputes heard at the justice court. More serious criminal and civil matters fall under the Third District Court in Salt Lake City. This guide walks through how Midvale court records are organized, where to search them, and how to request documents you need.
Midvale Quick Facts
Midvale Justice Court Docket and Case Files
The Midvale Justice Court at 7505 South Holden Street handles the day-to-day court business of the city. Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic infractions, small claims disputes, and civil cases up to $11,000 are all within the court's jurisdiction. Citations issued by the Unified Police Department within Midvale city limits are processed here unless they involve charges that must be elevated to the district court level.
Every case filed at Midvale Justice Court gets a docket entry. That entry includes the date filed, the names of the parties, the nature of the charge or claim, and each hearing date as it is scheduled. The docket is a living record that updates each time something happens in a case, from the initial filing through final judgment. Utah law treats most justice court records as public, meaning any member of the public can look up case information with a valid search.
When cases involve felony charges or class A misdemeanors, Midvale Justice Court transfers them to the Third District Court in Salt Lake City. Family law cases and large civil suits also belong at the district level. It is not uncommon for a person to have records at both courts if their case began locally and was later elevated. Searching both levels is the best way to get a complete picture.
| Court | Midvale Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 7505 South Holden Street, Midvale, UT 84047 |
| Phone | (801) 567-5200 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
The Unified Police Department provides law enforcement services in Midvale and can be reached at (801) 743-7000. Officers respond to calls within city limits, and arrests made by UPD officers are booked and referred for prosecution to the justice court or district court depending on the charge type.
Utah Courts provides a set of standardized forms for common filings at justice courts. The Utah Courts forms library includes small claims forms, motions, and answer forms that Midvale residents can use when filing on their own or responding to a case.
Utah Courts maintains an online calendar and case search system that includes Midvale Justice Court records alongside Third District Court filings for Salt Lake County.
Find Midvale Court Docket Records Online
The most complete online tool for searching Midvale court records is Utah Court XChange. XChange indexes case records from all Utah courts, including the Midvale Justice Court and the Third District Court in Salt Lake City. Starting July 1, 2025, XChange charges $0.35 per search, $40 per month for 500 searches, or $10 for a single guest session. These fees apply to all public users accessing the system.
A typical XChange search for Midvale court records takes only a few minutes. You can search by a person's full name, a case number, or the name of an attorney involved in the case. The results show the case type, both parties' names, the filing date, current status, and a list of all hearing dates scheduled or completed. This is the most thorough way to review the history of a Midvale court case without visiting in person.
For those who only need hearing dates, the free Utah Courts public calendar is available at no cost. It shows scheduled hearings at each court by date and does not require an account. This tool is commonly used by people checking in on a family member's case or confirming a court time before traveling to the courthouse.
If you are a party to a pending Midvale case, you can access your case documents and hearing history through MyCase at no charge. MyCase is available to defendants, plaintiffs, and attorneys of record. It provides more document-level detail than the public calendar and does not have per-search fees for registered case participants.
- XChange: fee-based, full docket history, all Utah courts
- Public Calendar: free, hearing dates only, no account needed
- MyCase: free for case parties, document access included
- In-person at Midvale Justice Court: clerk assistance for local records
Utah Courts also offers a comprehensive forms library and self-help center for people navigating court matters in Midvale without an attorney.
Midvale Court Records and GRAMA Public Access Rights
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives the public a legal right to request government records, including court filings. Most records at Midvale Justice Court are presumed public unless a specific exception applies. Common exceptions include sealed records ordered by a judge, juvenile court files, adoption cases, and certain domestic violence filings where a party's address is protected. Outside of these narrow categories, records are open.
To request a record in person, visit the Midvale Justice Court during business hours and ask the clerk for the specific filing. Copying fees apply and vary by document type. You can also submit a written GRAMA request to the court if you want to request multiple documents or prefer a paper trail of your request. The court must respond within five business days in most circumstances, though complex requests may take longer.
Older records that have been removed from the active court system may be held by the Utah State Archives. The archives maintain historical court records from counties across Utah and can assist with research requests for cases that predate the current online systems. Note: Expunged records are removed from public view by court order and are not accessible through GRAMA requests or online searches.
Midvale Court Calendar and Scheduled Hearings
Midvale Justice Court holds hearings Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Utah Courts public calendar lists all scheduled events at the court by date. You can filter by court location to see only Midvale hearings or view the broader Salt Lake County calendar. The public calendar is updated regularly and is a reliable way to check a hearing time before you travel to the courthouse.
For parties whose cases have been elevated to the Third District Court, that court follows its own scheduling system. Hearings at the Third District level are also visible through the Utah Courts calendar and XChange. If you are tracking a case that moved from Midvale Justice Court to district court, look for the new district court case number on any transfer notice you received. Using that number in XChange will pull up all subsequent filings at the higher court level.
Warrant status for Midvale residents can be checked using the Utah warrant search tool. This free resource lets you search by name to see if an active warrant is on file anywhere in the state, which is useful for people trying to resolve old cases before they result in an arrest.
Salt Lake County Court Docket Records
Midvale is in Salt Lake County. District court cases including felonies and major civil matters are handled at the Third District Court, which covers all of Salt Lake County. This court is one of the busiest in Utah, processing filings from Midvale, Salt Lake City, Murray, Sandy, Taylorsville, and dozens of other cities. The Third District Court hears family law, probate, large civil disputes, and all felony criminal matters originating in the county.
Searching Salt Lake County court dockets through XChange will return records from both Midvale Justice Court and the Third District Court in one result set. This is the most efficient approach when you need a complete record review rather than just justice court history.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents of nearby Utah cities use the same statewide court docket systems to look up case records.