Garfield County Court Filings

Garfield County court docket records are held by the 6th Judicial District Court in Panguitch. The 6th District covers Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties. Whether you need to search for a criminal case, a civil filing, a divorce record, or a probate matter, this guide explains how to access the Garfield County court docket online or at the courthouse. It also covers free public tools, historical records, and in-person access options available to anyone.

Garfield County Court System

The 6th Judicial District Court handles all district-level cases for Garfield County. The courthouse is located in Panguitch, which is the county seat. Cases handled here include felony criminal matters, civil suits over the small claims threshold, family law proceedings, probate filings, and juvenile matters. The 6th District spans six counties total, which means judges and resources are shared across a broad geographic area.

The Panguitch courthouse serves all of Garfield County's court needs at the district level. Residents of communities like Escalante, Tropic, Hatch, and Bryce Valley all file in Panguitch. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Court hours differ slightly from many other Utah district courts, which open at 8:00 AM, so plan accordingly before you drive out.

The courthouse in Panguitch is the central hub for all district court filings in Garfield County.

Note: The 6th District covers six counties. A case involving a Garfield County resident may be heard in Panguitch or at another 6th District location. Check the case assignment before traveling.

Searching the Garfield County Court Docket

The Utah Courts' XChange system is the primary tool for online docket searches. It covers all Utah district and justice courts, including the 6th District in Panguitch. Searches cost $0.35 each. Document downloads are $1.00 per file. A monthly subscription is available for $40.00 if you search frequently. All three price points took effect in July 2025.

In-person access at the Panguitch courthouse is generally less expensive than searching online. The courthouse provides a public access terminal where you can search XChange for free. If you are looking at just a few cases, the free terminal is worth using. If you live far from Panguitch and cannot visit easily, the paid XChange online access is a reasonable alternative.

If you are a party in a Garfield County case, the MyCase portal is free. Log in with your case number to see your filed documents, hearing schedule, and case updates. MyCase is the simplest way to track an active case without paying for XChange access.

Note: XChange searches return results for cases filed in the statewide court system. Historical records before the system's coverage period may not appear. Older records require a visit to the archives.

Garfield County Historical Court Records

Garfield County has a long history, and not all court records are available through the current online system. The Utah State Archives holds court documents going back to the 1850s. This includes records from courts that no longer exist in their original form and cases that have been transferred out of the active system.

Genealogical researchers and historians looking into old Garfield County cases will find the archives particularly useful. The archives are located at 346 South Rio Grande Street in Salt Lake City. The phone number is 801-531-3843. Staff can help you identify which record groups contain Garfield County court materials and how to request copies.

Browse the Utah State Archives court research guide to learn what is available and how to request records remotely if you cannot visit Salt Lake City in person.

The archives hold materials not available through XChange, making them essential for older Garfield County research.

Court Records and GRAMA in Garfield County

Most Garfield County court records are public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act. Section 63G-2-201 of the Utah Code gives any person the right to inspect public records. The right to inspect is free. Fees for copying or extensive staff research may apply in some cases, but inspection itself does not cost anything.

To submit a GRAMA request for court records in Garfield County, write to the court clerk at 55 South Main, Panguitch, UT 84759. Your request should describe the records you want with enough detail for staff to locate them. Include the case number if you have it. A name and general date range can also be enough to get started.

Some records are restricted by law. Juvenile court records are not public. Certain sealed documents, adoption records, and mental health filings carry access limits. The court clerk will tell you what is available before you submit a formal written request. If you are unsure how to frame a GRAMA request, the Utah Courts Self-Help Center at 888-683-0009 can walk you through the process.

Garfield County Court Calendar

Utah Courts publishes a free public hearing calendar at utcourts.gov/cal. It shows scheduled hearings up to 30 days ahead. No account is needed. Press Ctrl+F to search for a party name or case number directly on the page. This tool is useful for checking whether a hearing is coming up in Garfield County without having to call the courthouse.

Because the 6th District covers six counties, some hearings for Garfield County cases may be assigned to a courthouse in a neighboring county. Always check the location shown on the calendar entry before driving to Panguitch. Confirm details with the court clerk if there is any doubt about where a hearing will be held.

Note: The calendar shows only scheduled future hearings. It does not show case history or filed documents. Use XChange for a complete docket review.

Cities in Garfield County

Garfield County includes communities such as Panguitch, Escalante, Tropic, Hatch, Boulder, Cannonville, and Antimony. All district-level court filings from these communities are handled by the 6th District Court in Panguitch. Garfield County covers a large rural area, and residents may travel significant distances to reach the courthouse.

Nearby Counties

Garfield County borders other counties in southern Utah, each with their own court docket resources.

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