Grand County Moab Court Records

Grand County court docket records are held at the Moab courthouse, which serves both the 7th Judicial District Court and the Grand County Justice Court. Grand County sits in southeast Utah and draws a large number of visitors each year. Court cases range from traffic violations and river safety citations to felony criminal matters and complex civil suits. This guide explains how to search the Grand County court docket, what records are public, and how to submit a GRAMA request for records not available online.

Grand County Court System

Grand County is served by two court levels. The 7th Judicial District Court handles felony cases, civil matters above the small claims limit, family law, and probate. The Grand County Justice Court handles lower-level matters including all infractions, Class B and Class C misdemeanors, and small claims cases. Both courts are located at 125 East Center Street in Moab.

Justice Court Judge Danalee Welch-Odonnal presides over the Grand County Justice Court. A large share of the justice court's caseload involves traffic violations and outdoor recreation safety citations. River runners, hikers, and other visitors to the Moab area who receive citations often appear before this court. The justice court handles small claims filings as well, making it the right venue for lower-dollar civil disputes between individuals or businesses.

Visit the Grand County Justice Court page on the official county website for current information about court procedures, contact information, and hearing schedules.

Both the district court and the justice court operate from the same address in downtown Moab.

Note: The 7th District also serves Carbon, Emery, and San Juan counties. If you need to determine which county holds a specific case, call the clerk or search XChange before traveling to Moab.

Searching Grand County Court Dockets

The XChange system is the main online tool for searching the Grand County court docket. It covers both the 7th District Court and the Grand County Justice Court. Searches are $0.35 each, documents cost $1.00 to download, and a monthly subscription is $40.00. These rates are current as of July 2025. XChange is searchable by name, case number, or other identifiers.

Free terminal access is available at the Moab courthouse. Ask the court clerk where the public terminal is located when you arrive. This is a good option if you need to search only a few cases and do not want to pay for online access. The terminal provides the same XChange search capability as the paid online version.

Active parties in a Grand County case can use the free MyCase portal. Log in with your case credentials to view documents and upcoming hearing dates. MyCase also sends notifications when new filings are added to your case. It is free for parties and does not require an XChange subscription.

Combining the free calendar, XChange, and MyCase gives you the most complete picture of any Grand County case.

GRAMA Requests for Grand County Records

Grand County has an online GRAMA portal for submitting open records requests. You can email the county clerk at clerk@grandcountyutah.net to start a request. Your request must include your name, mailing address, and a daytime phone number. It also needs a description of the records you want, written with what the law calls "reasonable specificity." This means you should include enough detail for staff to locate the records, such as a case number, party names, and a date range.

Under Utah Code 63G-2-201, the right to inspect public records is free. Copying fees or research fees may apply for large requests. If the county denies your request, the denial must be in writing and must explain the reason. You can appeal a denial to the State Records Committee.

Submit a GRAMA request through Grand County's official open records portal to access county court records and other public documents.

The online portal makes it straightforward to submit and track your open records request without a trip to the courthouse.

Note: If your request is for older court records no longer in the active system, you may need to contact the Utah State Archives in Salt Lake City instead of the county clerk.

Grand County Court Calendar

Utah Courts offers a free, public hearing calendar at utcourts.gov/cal. No login is required. The calendar shows all scheduled hearings in the state court system up to 30 days ahead. Use Ctrl+F to search the page for a specific name or case number. This is an easy way to check whether a Grand County hearing is scheduled without calling the courthouse.

Keep in mind that the 7th District serves four counties. A case filed in Grand County may occasionally be heard at a different location within the district. The calendar shows the courthouse name next to each entry. Always verify the location before making the drive to Moab. Calling the clerk is the safest way to confirm when any uncertainty exists.

Note: The calendar does not show case documents or history. Use XChange for a complete docket view of any Grand County case.

Cities in Grand County

Grand County's primary city is Moab, which is home to both the district court and the justice court. Other communities in the county include Castle Valley and Thompson Springs. The entire county falls under the jurisdiction of the 7th District Court and the Grand County Justice Court, both located in Moab.

Nearby Counties

Grand County borders several other Utah counties. Each county has its own court docket records and courthouse contacts.

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