Find Orem Court Docket Records
Orem is one of Utah County's largest cities and operates its own justice court within the Fourth Judicial District. The Orem Justice Court handles traffic violations, Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, and small claims filings from residents and businesses in the city. Court docket records tied to those cases are public in most instances and can be accessed through the state's online portal or by visiting the court directly. This page explains the available methods for searching Orem court docket records and what the records typically include.
Orem Quick Facts
Orem Justice Court and Docket Records
The Orem Justice Court is part of the Fourth Judicial District and has jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal matters, traffic infractions, and small claims cases arising within city limits. Justice courts in Utah are courts of limited jurisdiction, meaning they handle specific categories of cases below the district court level. Every case filed with the Orem Justice Court is assigned a case number and a docket, which is the running log of all proceedings associated with that case. That docket is the public record of the case from start to finish.
Typical entries in an Orem court docket include the initial filing date, the charges or claims involved, each scheduled hearing with its date and outcome, any motions filed and their dispositions, plea entries, and the final judgment. For traffic cases, the docket also shows whether a fine was assessed and paid, whether a citation was dismissed, and whether any driver safety course was ordered. All of this information is generally available to the public once the case is on file.
The Orem Justice Court is located at 56 South State Street and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Orem Police Department is located at 95 East Center Street and can be reached at (801) 229-7070. Police records and court docket records are maintained separately and involve separate request processes.
| Court | Orem Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 South State Street, Orem, UT 84058 |
| Phone | (801) 229-7075 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
The city of Orem publishes information about its justice court on the city's official website. The image below is sourced from orem.gov/departments/justice-court/ and shows the justice court department page, which includes guidance on paying fines, requesting hearings, and navigating small claims procedures.
The Orem city courts page is a useful resource before you visit or call, as it covers frequently asked questions and lists the forms and procedures specific to the Orem court.
Search Orem Court Docket Records Online
Orem court docket records are searchable through the statewide Utah XChange portal. XChange is operated by the Utah State Courts and gives the public online access to justice court and district court records from every county in Utah. To use XChange, you can set up a guest account with a one-time $10.00 setup fee or subscribe monthly for $40.00 to run up to 500 searches. As of July 1, 2025, searches cost $0.35 each and document views cost $1.00 each per the updated fee schedule.
Searching for an Orem case is straightforward. Enter the full legal name of the person or business, or the case number if you have it. Filter the results by selecting the Orem Justice Court or the Fourth District Court depending on the type of case. The docket view shows the complete case history with dated entries for each proceeding. Many supporting documents are viewable directly in the portal without a trip to the courthouse.
The free Utah Court Calendar is available for anyone who needs to check a scheduled hearing date at the Orem Justice Court. The calendar requires no login and shows hearing times, courtroom assignments, and remote access links for WebEx hearings. It is a quick tool for confirming when and where an upcoming hearing is set, without paying for an XChange search.
- Full name of defendant, plaintiff, or business
- Case number (if available)
- Court (Orem Justice Court or Fourth District)
- Case type (traffic, misdemeanor, small claims)
- Year or approximate date of filing
Note: Free forms for small claims filings and other court matters are available through the Utah Courts forms library, which covers documents needed in Orem and all other Utah courts.
Orem Court Docket Records and Public Access Rights
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, called GRAMA, governs public access to Orem court docket records and all other government records in the state. The statute is found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. GRAMA establishes that most court records are public. Any person may request to inspect or copy a court record without stating a reason. Protected categories include records involving juvenile defendants, cases sealed by court order, and records that other laws designate as private or controlled.
Certified copies of Orem justice court documents can be obtained through the court clerk. These copies carry the court's official seal and are used when a document must be submitted to another agency or legal proceeding. You can request certified copies in person at the Orem Justice Court. Bring identification and the case number to expedite the process. The fee for certified copies is set uniformly across Utah courts by the Supreme Court's fee schedule.
For Orem court records from earlier decades, the Utah State Archives maintains historical court documents from courts throughout Utah. Records that predate the state's digital court management system may be held at the archives rather than in XChange. Archive staff can assist with locating older case files if you provide the party name or a general time frame for the filing.
Orem Court Hearing Schedule
The Utah Court Calendar is the free, public tool for finding upcoming hearings at the Orem Justice Court and the Fourth District Court. No account or fee is needed to use the calendar. Search by court, date, case number, or judge name. The calendar lists hearing type, time, courtroom, and WebEx links for remote hearings. It is updated each day to reflect new hearing dates and any changes made by the clerk's office.
If you have a scheduled court date in Orem, checking the calendar the day before is a sound practice. Courts do continue hearings due to scheduling conflicts, missing parties, or administrative reasons, and those changes appear in the calendar once entered. Parties to a pending Orem case who sign up for the MyCase portal receive free automatic notifications when case events occur, including new hearings, filed documents, and issued orders. MyCase access is limited to parties of record in a case.
Utah County Court Docket Records
Orem is located in Utah County, and the Fourth District Court handles felony charges, major civil litigation, family law, and appeals from the Orem Justice Court. Those county-level court docket records are stored and searchable separately from the city justice court records. The Utah County page has more information on how to access Fourth District Court filings, probate records, and other matters handled at the county level.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other Utah cities also have local justice courts and access to the same statewide court docket systems.