Ogden Court Docket Records
Ogden is the county seat of Weber County and one of the largest cities in northern Utah. The Ogden Justice Court handles Class B and Class C misdemeanors, traffic violations, infractions, and small claims cases filed within city limits. Cases are heard under the Second Judicial District. This page explains how to search the Ogden court docket, access public records, review hearing schedules, and reach the right office for your case type.
Ogden Quick Facts
Ogden Justice Court Overview
The Ogden Justice Court is located at 310 26th Street, Ogden, UT 84401. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach the clerk's office by phone at (801) 629-8560. The court falls under Utah's Second Judicial District, which also covers Davis and Morgan counties.
Justice courts in Utah have limited jurisdiction. The Ogden Justice Court hears Class B and Class C misdemeanors, civil infractions, traffic tickets, and small claims disputes up to $11,000. Felony charges and most civil matters above the small claims threshold are sent to the Second District Court in Weber County. If you are unsure which court has your case, the clerk can help you identify the correct venue.
Police records for incidents in Ogden are handled separately by the Ogden Police Department at 2186 Lincoln Avenue. Their records division can be reached at (801) 629-8967. Arrest records, incident reports, and booking information from the Ogden Police Department are not stored at the Justice Court and must be requested directly from the department.
| Court | Ogden Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 310 26th Street, Ogden, UT 84401 |
| Phone | (801) 629-8560 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Utah Courts maintains a central repository of court information online. The image below is sourced from the Utah Courts XChange system, which is the primary portal for searching court docket records statewide.
The Utah Courts XChange portal gives users access to district and justice court records across the entire state, including Ogden cases filed in Weber County courts.
Search Ogden Court Docket Filings Online
The main tool for searching Ogden court docket records online is the Utah Courts XChange system, available at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange provides access to district and justice court records filed across Utah, including cases from the Ogden Justice Court and the Second District Court in Weber County. The system is not free, but costs are reasonable for occasional users.
As of July 1, 2025, XChange charges $0.35 per search. Monthly subscriptions are available at $40 for up to 500 searches. Guest accounts require a one-time $10 setup fee. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. Results include case type, filing date, hearing dates, charges, and disposition when available. The system covers both active and closed cases going back several years.
For users who need only hearing schedules, the free court calendar at utcourts.gov/cal is a good starting point. The calendar updates daily and allows you to search by court location, date range, or judge. No login is required. This tool is useful for confirming when a hearing is scheduled but does not include case details or filings.
In-person access is also available at the Ogden Justice Court clerk's office. Staff can look up cases and provide copies of public court records. Copy fees apply. Bring the full name of the person involved or the case number to speed up the search process.
- Case number or citation number if known
- Full legal name of the defendant or party
- Approximate date of the incident or filing
- Valid photo ID for in-person requests
- Payment method for copy fees
Older Ogden court records may be held by the Utah State Archives. Their court research page at archives.utah.gov explains how to request historical case files that have been transferred out of the active court system.
Ogden Court Records and Public Access Rights
Most Ogden court records are public under Utah law. The Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA, governs how courts and public agencies handle record requests. You can review the full GRAMA statute at le.utah.gov. Under GRAMA, agencies must respond to requests within 10 business days. If a request is denied, you have the right to appeal.
Not all court records are open to the public. Records may be sealed by a judge, expunged under Utah's expungement statutes, or restricted because they involve juveniles or protected parties. Mental health evaluations, victim identifying information in certain cases, and adoption records are also typically restricted. If a record comes back with no results, it may exist but be restricted rather than absent.
The Ogden Justice Court follows the same access rules as all Utah courts. Requests can be made in person at the clerk's counter, by mail, or using XChange for electronic access. If you are a party to the case, the free MyCase portal at utcourts.gov/mycase gives you access to your own case documents without paying per-search fees.
Note: If your case was expunged, it will not appear in XChange or in clerk searches, and staff are generally not permitted to confirm its prior existence.
Ogden Court Hearing Schedule
The free Utah Courts calendar at utcourts.gov/cal lists scheduled hearings for Ogden Justice Court and the Second District Court in Weber County. You can search by location, judge, or date. The calendar updates each day and is available to anyone without an account or login.
Hearings listed on the calendar include arraignments, pre-trial conferences, trials, sentencing, and small claims dates. If you are looking for a specific hearing, start with the date range and filter by the Ogden court location. The calendar does not include sealed matters or hearings closed to the public. For questions about a specific hearing, call the Justice Court clerk at (801) 629-8560.
Weber County Court Docket Records
Ogden is located in Weber County. District court cases for Ogden residents, including felony criminal matters and larger civil disputes, are filed at the Second District Court in Weber County. The district court holds jurisdiction over more serious matters that exceed the Ogden Justice Court's authority. Weber County court records are searchable through XChange using the same statewide system.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other nearby Utah cities have their own justice courts and use the same statewide court docket systems.