Court Dockets in St. George, Utah
St. George is the largest city in southern Utah and serves as the county seat of Washington County. The city maintains an active justice court that handles traffic citations, misdemeanor charges, infractions, and small claims cases for residents and visitors in the area. Court docket records created by those proceedings are public records in most circumstances and can be searched online or requested in person. This page covers the tools available for finding St. George court docket records, what those records contain, and how public access works under Utah law.
St. George Quick Facts
St. George Justice Court Docket Records
The St. George Justice Court operates within the Fifth Judicial District, which covers Washington County and surrounding areas in southwestern Utah. The court processes Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, infractions, and small claims cases filed within the city. For each case filed, the court opens a docket, which is the official chronological record of every event in that proceeding. The docket tracks hearings, filings, plea entries, motions, and the final outcome of the case.
St. George court docket records are generally available to the public through the state online system or at the court clerk's window. Access is restricted only for cases that have been sealed by a judge, cases involving minor defendants, or matters that have been expunged from the public record by court order. For standard adult cases, the docket is a public document and can be viewed by anyone who requests it.
The court is located at 55 East 200 North in St. George and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The St. George Police Department is located nearby at 265 North 200 East and can be reached at (435) 627-4300. Police incident records and court docket records are separate systems, and a request to one office does not automatically retrieve records from the other.
| Court | St. George Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 East 200 North, St. George, UT 84770 |
| Phone | (435) 627-4000 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Statewide court record access for St. George cases runs through the Utah Courts portal. The image below is sourced from utcourts.gov/cal/ and shows the court calendar tool available to anyone looking for scheduled hearings at the St. George Justice Court or Fifth District Court.
The court calendar is free to use and does not require an account, making it a quick first stop when you need to confirm an upcoming hearing date in St. George.
Search St. George Court Docket Records
The main tool for searching St. George court docket records online is the Utah XChange portal. XChange is the state court system's official records search tool and covers all justice courts and district courts in Utah. To use XChange, you can create a guest account with a one-time $10.00 setup fee, or purchase a monthly subscription for $40.00 covering up to 500 searches. As of July 1, 2025, individual searches cost $0.35 each and document views cost $1.00 each. A KSL TV news article has more background on the fee increase that took effect that date.
When searching for a St. George case, enter the full legal name or the case number in the search field. You can filter results to show only St. George Justice Court cases or Fifth District Court cases. The docket view shows the full case history with dates and descriptions for each event. Many case documents can be read directly in the portal without visiting the courthouse. XChange is available at any time of day and works on any internet-connected device.
If you only need to check an upcoming hearing time, the free court calendar at utcourts.gov/cal/ shows scheduled hearings without requiring a login. Search by court name, judge, date, or case number. For remote hearings, the WebEx join link is included in the calendar entry.
The following image is sourced from Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, the page containing the GRAMA statute that governs public access to St. George court docket records and other government documents statewide.
Reviewing the GRAMA statute helps clarify what records are public, what is protected, and how to formally request documents when access is questioned.
St. George Court Records Under GRAMA
Access to St. George court docket records is governed by the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA, codified at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. GRAMA classifies most court records as public. Any person can inspect or copy them without providing a reason for the request. Protected records include those involving juvenile defendants, cases that a judge has ordered sealed, and records that fall under other specific statutory protections. Expunged cases are removed from public access in full.
To obtain a certified copy of a St. George justice court document, visit the court clerk's office with valid identification and the case number if available. Certified copies bear the court seal and are required when presenting a court document to another legal proceeding, government agency, or institution. The fee for certified copies is set by the Utah Supreme Court and applies uniformly across all state courts.
For historical St. George court records from earlier decades, the Utah State Archives maintains older court files from across the state. Washington County has been a growing region, and records from older St. George court proceedings may be housed at the archives rather than in the current digital system. Contacting the archives staff is the best first step for locating records that do not appear in XChange.
Note: Parties to an active court case can use the free MyCase portal to receive notifications about case updates, new filings, and hearing changes without checking records systems manually.
St. George Court Calendar
The Utah Court Calendar at utcourts.gov/cal/ lists scheduled hearings for the St. George Justice Court and the Fifth District Court. No login is required and there is no fee. Search by court name, date, judge, or case number to see what is scheduled. The calendar shows the hearing type, time, and courtroom, and includes WebEx links for any hearing scheduled for remote participation. Results are updated daily, so a schedule change entered by the clerk will appear the next time the calendar is refreshed.
If you have an upcoming court date in St. George, verifying the hearing time the morning before you appear is a reasonable precaution. Rescheduling and continuances do happen, and the calendar reflects those changes once the clerk processes them. Defendants and other parties who sign up through the MyCase portal receive automated case notifications that eliminate the need for manual calendar checks.
Washington County Court Docket Records
St. George is the seat of Washington County, and the Fifth District Court handles felony cases, civil matters above the small claims limit, and appeals from the St. George Justice Court. Those district court dockets are separate from the city justice court records. The Washington County page provides more detail on accessing Fifth District Court filings, probate records, and other county-level dockets for cases throughout the region.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other Utah cities also have local justice courts and access to the same statewide court docket systems.