Riverton Utah Court Docket and Case Records
Riverton is a growing community in southern Salt Lake County. The Riverton Justice Court handles misdemeanor cases, traffic matters, and infractions that arise within city limits. As part of Utah's Third Judicial District, the court maintains a public docket that records each case filed. Riverton's justice court shares a building with city offices and law enforcement. The Unified Police Department patrols Riverton and refers cases to the justice court on a regular basis.
Riverton Quick Facts
Riverton Justice Court Docket and Jurisdiction
The Riverton Justice Court is a class B misdemeanor court with authority over traffic offenses, infractions, and lower-level criminal matters filed within Riverton city limits. Each case assigned by the clerk receives a court docket entry. That entry logs the case number, filing date, parties, charges, and all subsequent hearing dates and rulings. Riverton residents, attorneys, and the general public can access this information through several channels.
Justice courts in Utah do not handle felony charges. Any case that is elevated to a felony level moves to the Third District Court at the Salt Lake County courthouse. The Riverton docket tracks only those matters that fall under justice court jurisdiction. Civil small claims cases up to $11,000 also appear on the Riverton court docket. If you are looking for a serious criminal case involving a Riverton address, check the Salt Lake County district court records instead.
The Unified Police Department handles law enforcement for Riverton under a contract arrangement. The UPD is reachable at (801) 840-4000. When UPD officers issue citations or file charges related to Riverton, those cases are routed to the Riverton Justice Court. UPD reports and citation records feed into docket entries once the court clerk processes the filings.
| Court | Riverton Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 12830 South Redwood Road, Riverton, UT 84065 |
| Phone | (801) 208-3120 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
The Unified Police Department serving Riverton is located at 12830 South Redwood Road, sharing the address with the justice court. This co-location makes it straightforward for officers to file paperwork and for defendants to locate both offices in one trip.
Historical Riverton court docket records may also be available through the Utah State Archives. The archives hold older court documents from justice courts across the state. You can learn more about that resource at archives.utah.gov/research/courts.
The Utah State Archives, sourced from archives.utah.gov, can be a helpful source for older Riverton court docket documents not available in online portals.
Search Riverton Court Docket Records Online
The Utah Court XChange system is the primary online tool for searching Riverton court docket records. You can access it at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange lets you search by party name, case number, or citation number across all Utah courts including Riverton. As of July 1, 2025, searches cost $0.35 per query. A $40 monthly subscription provides up to 500 searches. New guest accounts require a $10 setup fee. Details on the fee change are covered in a news report at ksltv.com.
The free Utah Court Calendar shows upcoming hearings. Find it at utcourts.gov/cal. The calendar does not require any login and shows hearing dates, times, and courtroom numbers for Riverton cases. It is the quickest way to confirm whether a specific case has a hearing date scheduled. The calendar updates regularly as new cases are set and continuances are entered.
Court forms used in Riverton proceedings are available at utcourts.gov/forms. These include citation response forms, small claims forms, and motion forms. Having the correct form ready before visiting the Riverton Justice Court can save time and avoid delays.
In-person searches at the Riverton Justice Court clerk window are also available during business hours. The clerk can search by name or citation number and provide copies of docket entries. Call (801) 208-3120 ahead of time to ask about document fees and turnaround times for copies.
Utah court forms, available at utcourts.gov/forms, support self-represented parties navigating the Riverton Justice Court process.
Riverton Court Records and Public Access Rights
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, GRAMA, gives the public the right to request government records including court documents. GRAMA is found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. Riverton court docket records are generally public unless sealed by court order or protected under a specific statutory exemption. The Riverton Justice Court clerk processes public records requests and can tell you which documents are available.
Common records available from the Riverton docket include case indexes, hearing schedules, judgments, and sentencing orders. Some documents within a file may be restricted if they contain confidential information about minors or victims. The clerk will guide you through what is accessible and what requires a formal GRAMA request with a written response.
Note: If you are a party to a Riverton court case, you may have access to additional case documents through the MyCase portal at utcourts.gov/mycase. Parties can view filings and receive electronic notices through MyCase.
Riverton Court Hearing Schedule
The Riverton Justice Court runs a weekly hearing schedule covering arraignments, pre-trial conferences, and trial dates. Traffic matters and infraction hearings are often grouped on specific days. The court calendar at utcourts.gov/cal shows the current schedule. If you have a Riverton court date and need to confirm the time, check the calendar or call the clerk at (801) 208-3120.
Hearings can be continued by agreement or at the judge's discretion. Always verify your hearing date before traveling to the Riverton Justice Court. If you miss a scheduled court date, a failure to appear can result in a bench warrant and additional charges on the docket.
Salt Lake County Court Docket Records
Riverton is located in Salt Lake County. Felony cases and major civil matters involving Riverton residents are filed at the Salt Lake County District Court under the Third Judicial District. The district court docket is separate from the Riverton Justice Court docket. Both are searchable through the Utah XChange platform. For a full picture of Riverton-related cases at the county level, visit the Salt Lake County court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
These nearby Utah cities also have local justice courts and access to Utah court docket records.