Box Elder County Court Docket Records
Box Elder County court docket records are filed and maintained at the 1st District Court in Brigham City, Utah. The county sits in the far northwest corner of the state and is served by the First Judicial District. Anyone can search the Box Elder County court docket online using state tools or by visiting the courthouse in person. Records include civil filings, criminal cases, domestic matters, and small claims. This page explains the courts, access methods, and what records are available to the public.
Box Elder County Quick Facts
Box Elder County District Court
The 1st District Court in Brigham City serves as the main trial court for Box Elder County. It handles felony and gross misdemeanor criminal cases, civil disputes over $10,000, domestic relations matters, probate, and guardianship proceedings. The Honorable Brandon Maynard presides over cases in this division.
| Court | 1st District Court - Box Elder |
|---|---|
| Address | 43 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302 |
| Phone | 435-734-4600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
The court clerk's office is where you go to file new cases, pay fines, request records, and pick up certified copies. Bring a valid ID when visiting in person. The clerk staff can assist with basic procedural questions, though they cannot give legal advice. If you need help understanding the process, the Utah Courts Self-Help Center is a better resource.
Box Elder County is part of the First Judicial District, which also serves Cache and Rich counties. Cases from Box Elder stay in Brigham City unless a change of venue is ordered. The 1st District Court handles a high volume of civil filings given the county's size and growing population along the I-15 corridor.
The Box Elder County court information page provides local resources for residents seeking help with court-related matters in Brigham City.
The Brigham City courthouse at 43 North Main Street is where all Box Elder County district court docket entries originate and where you can review public case files in person.
Searching Box Elder County Court Dockets
The main online tool for searching Box Elder County court dockets is XChange, the Utah State Courts case search platform. A single search costs $0.35. Monthly subscriptions are available for $40, which suits attorneys and legal researchers who run frequent searches. Document downloads cost $1 per file as of July 2025.
XChange allows searches by case number, party name, or attorney of record. Results display the full docket sheet, including all filings, hearings, motions, and dispositions. You can see whether a case is active or closed, who the judge is, and what documents have been filed. This is generally the most efficient way to review Box Elder County court docket activity without driving to Brigham City.
Free public terminals at the Box Elder courthouse give walk-in access to XChange at no charge. These terminals are available during court hours. If you only need to look up one or two cases, visiting in person can save you the search fee.
Active parties in a Box Elder case can use MyCase free of charge. MyCase lets you view case documents, check scheduled hearing dates, and receive email or text notifications when activity occurs. Identity verification is required before you can access MyCase for your case.
Note: XChange shows docket entries for both civil and criminal cases filed in Box Elder County, but some juvenile and sealed matters are not accessible through the public search.
Box Elder County Justice Court
The Box Elder Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, and small claims cases. It operates separately from the district court and follows its own procedures and schedule.
| Court | Box Elder Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302 |
| Phone | 435-734-3390 |
Several cities in Box Elder County also operate their own justice courts. Garland can be reached at 435-257-8352. Mantua handles local matters at 435-723-7054. Tremonton operates its justice court at 435-259-9509. Willard residents may contact their justice court at 435-723-2634. Each city-level court has jurisdiction only within its municipal limits.
Justice court records may not appear in XChange. For records from city-level Box Elder County justice courts, contact the individual court directly. The county clerk at 01 South Main Street, Brigham City, can also point you toward the right office if you are unsure which court handled a case. The county clerk line is 435-734-3393.
Court Docket Records in Box Elder County
Public access to Box Elder County court docket records is governed by Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Under GRAMA, the public has the right to inspect government records, including court filings, free of charge. Copies may carry a small per-page fee.
Box Elder County court docket records available to the public include civil case files, criminal case records after charges are filed, judgments and court orders, docket sheets, hearing schedules, and final dispositions. These are the official records of what happened in a case, from the first filing through final judgment.
Restricted records include juvenile court files, sealed cases, adoption proceedings, mental health records, and any information that would identify a domestic violence victim. These restrictions are set by state law and apply uniformly across all Utah courts. Requesting a restricted file will result in a denial notice from the clerk.
For historical Box Elder County court records, the Utah State Archives in Salt Lake City holds court documents going back to the 1850s. The archives are at 346 South Rio Grande Street and are open for in-person research. They also accept written research requests by mail.
If you believe a GRAMA request was wrongly denied, you can appeal to the State Records Committee. Information about the appeals process is available through the Utah State Courts or the Utah State Archives.
Box Elder County Court Calendar
The Utah Court Calendar is a free, public tool for checking upcoming hearings at Box Elder County courts. No account or login is needed. The calendar shows scheduled hearings up to 30 days in advance. Press Ctrl+F in your browser to search the page by case number or party name.
The court calendar updates regularly as hearings are added, moved, or cancelled. It covers district court hearings in Brigham City. If a hearing time changes, the calendar reflects the update. For confirmed hearing information on a specific case, calling the clerk at 435-734-4600 is the most reliable approach. The calendar is best used for general scheduling research or to check whether a case has a hearing coming up soon.
Need help with a court form or procedure? The Utah Courts Self-Help Center at 888-683-0009 can guide you through the process. Free forms are also available at utcourts.gov/forms.
Cities in Box Elder County
Box Elder County includes Brigham City, Tremonton, Garland, Willard, and many smaller communities. All district court matters are filed at the Brigham City courthouse.
Nearby Counties
Box Elder County borders Cache, Rich, and Weber counties in northern Utah. Each county maintains its own court docket records through the Utah court system.