Piute County Court Dockets

Piute County court docket records are managed through the 6th Judicial District, headquartered in Richfield. The county seat is Junction, and the courthouse there handles local filings while the district court infrastructure covers a large area of rural southern Utah. Searching the Piute County court docket is possible online through the Utah Courts system, in person at the courthouse, or through a formal public records request. Historical records for the county date back to 1872. This guide explains how to access records at each level of court.

Piute County District Court

Piute County falls under the 6th Judicial District. This district is one of the largest in Utah by geographic coverage. It serves Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties. The administrative center for the 6th District is in Richfield, Sevier County. Piute County cases are filed locally in Junction but are part of the broader 6th District docket system.

The district court in Piute County handles felony criminal cases, civil matters above the small claims threshold, domestic relations proceedings, and probate. Given the small population of Piute County, district court sessions may be scheduled on specific dates rather than every day. Calling the courthouse before visiting is recommended. The juvenile court for Piute County cases is located at 895 East 300 North in Richfield, UT 84701, which is the 6th District juvenile facility.

The justice court handles the lower-level caseload: misdemeanors, small claims, and traffic infractions. Its docket is separate from district court filings. Both levels of court are accessible through XChange for online searches.

The Piute County courts and legal services page provides local contact information and guidance on accessing county services.

That page is a helpful starting point for understanding what services are available directly through the county in Junction.

Searching Piute County Court Dockets

The XChange case search tool from the Utah State Courts covers Piute County court docket records along with every other county in the state. A single search costs $0.35. Monthly plans run $40 for unlimited searches. Document downloads are $1 per file. These rates took effect in July 2025. Free access terminals are available at the courthouse in Junction for those who prefer not to pay the per-search fee.

XChange lets you look up cases by party name, attorney name, or case number. Results include the complete docket history: all filings, scheduled hearings, orders, and judgments. Because Piute County has a small volume of cases compared to urban counties, searches here tend to return quick, focused results. If you know the case number, you can pull up the exact docket sheet in seconds.

If you are a named party in a Piute County case, MyCase is available at no charge. This portal provides access to case documents, upcoming hearing dates, and real-time notifications when the docket is updated. You need to verify your identity before accessing your case. Once activated, MyCase works from any device with an internet connection.

That page explains how the 6th District system works and what to expect when searching rural county court records.

Note: Because Piute County sees fewer filings than larger Utah counties, case numbers may not be sequential in the way you would expect from a busier court.

Court Records in Piute County

Public access to Piute County court records is protected under GRAMA section 63G-2-201. Most court records are open for inspection without cost. You can review documents at the courthouse without paying a copy fee. If you want physical copies, a per-page fee applies. Records involving sealed matters or cases with protected parties may be restricted from full public view.

A Piute County court docket entry typically includes the case number, names of the parties, filing date, case type, and a list of all documents filed. Criminal dockets also show charge codes, hearing dates, pleas, and sentencing information. Civil dockets show the original complaint, any counterclaims, motions, and final rulings. Domestic and probate records are also listed, though some documents within those categories may be sealed by court order.

Piute County's historical court records date back to 1872. For older records, the Utah State Archives holds court filings going back to the 1850s statewide. Piute County materials in the Archives are available for research in Salt Lake City. Archivists can assist with locating records by case type, date range, or party name.

Active warrants for Piute County can be checked through the Utah statewide warrant search.

Piute County Court Calendar

The Utah Courts publish a free hearing calendar at utcourts.gov/cal. It requires no login. It shows hearings scheduled over the next 30 days for all Utah courts, including those in Junction. Use your browser's Ctrl+F to search the page for a name or case number to find relevant Piute County entries.

Because Piute County sees a low volume of cases, there may be days with no scheduled hearings at the Junction courthouse. District court sessions in particular may be held on specific scheduled dates rather than daily. The calendar will reflect this. If you plan to attend a hearing in Junction, check the calendar first, then call (435) 577-2840 to confirm the hearing is still on the docket.

For help with filing procedures, forms, or understanding the court process, the Utah Courts Self-Help Center at 888-683-0009 serves all 6th District counties including Piute. Forms are also available at utcourts.gov/forms.

Note: Piute County court sessions may not run daily, so verifying a scheduled hearing by phone before traveling to Junction can save a wasted trip.

Nearby Counties with Court Docket Pages

Piute County is surrounded by other rural Utah counties, all served by the 6th District or neighboring districts.

• Garfield County Court Docket
• Sevier County Court Docket
• Wayne County Court Docket
• Millard County Court Docket