San Juan County Court Records
San Juan County court docket records are filed through the 7th Judicial District, which also covers Carbon, Emery, and Grand counties. The 7th District Court in Monticello is the primary court for San Juan County civil and criminal matters. The county justice court handles lower-level cases. Searching the San Juan County court docket can be done online through state tools, in person at the Monticello courthouse, or by contacting the county clerk. This guide walks through each access method.
San Juan County Quick Facts
San Juan County District Court
The 7th District Court in San Juan County is at 297 South Main Street, Monticello, UT 84535. Two phone numbers serve the court: (435) 587-2271 and (435) 587-2122. The 7th Judicial District covers a large area of southeastern Utah, with district courts also in Price (Carbon County) and Castle Dale (Emery County). San Juan County cases are heard locally in Monticello unless transferred.
The district court handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, domestic relations matters, and probate filings for San Juan County. Because the county is large and remote, the court system serves a spread-out population. Hearings may be held on scheduled dates rather than every day, so confirming your hearing with the court before traveling to Monticello is always a good idea.
| Court | 7th District Court - San Juan County |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 South Main Street, Monticello, UT 84535 |
| Phone | (435) 587-2271 or (435) 587-2122 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The county clerk is Lyman W. Duncan. The clerk's office is at 117 South Main Street, Monticello, UT 84535. The phone is 435-587-3223, extension 4113. The email for the clerk is lduncan@sanjuancountyut.gov. The justice court has a separate phone: 435-587-2544. The justice court mailing address is P.O. Box 1158, Monticello.
San Juan County has a significant Navajo Nation population in its southern portions. The Navajo Nation has its own tribal court system with jurisdiction over matters involving tribal members on tribal land. State courts and tribal courts have separate and sometimes overlapping jurisdiction depending on the parties and nature of the matter. If you are unsure which court has jurisdiction over a case, the county clerk's office can help clarify.
The San Juan County Clerk page provides official contact details and guidance on requesting county court records.
That page lists the clerk's contact information and explains how to submit a records request for San Juan County court documents.
Searching San Juan County Court Dockets
The XChange case search tool from the Utah State Courts gives remote access to San Juan County court docket records. Each search costs $0.35. Monthly subscriptions are $40 for unlimited searches. Document downloads are $1 each. These rates are current as of July 2025. Free public terminals are available at the Monticello courthouse for anyone who does not want to pay the per-search fee.
You can search XChange by party name, attorney, or case number. Results include the full docket sheet with all filed documents, hearing dates, orders, and current status. San Juan County sees fewer filings than the urban counties, so name searches tend to return manageable result sets. If you have a case number, that is the fastest search method.
Parties named in active San Juan County cases can use MyCase for free. After identity verification, you can access your case documents and check upcoming hearing dates. Alerts notify you when new activity appears on the docket. MyCase works from any internet-connected device and requires no subscription fee.
For help understanding court procedures or completing forms, the Utah Self-Help Center is available at 888-683-0009. Standard forms for San Juan County filings are at utcourts.gov/forms.
Note: The 7th District courthouse in Monticello may not have daily district court sessions, so call ahead to confirm that the court is in session on the day you plan to visit.
San Juan County Justice Court
The San Juan County Justice Court handles lower-level matters including Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court's phone is (435) 587-2544. The mailing address is P.O. Box 1158, Monticello, UT 84535. Justice court filings are kept in a separate system from district court records, though both are accessible through XChange.
Small claims cases in San Juan County follow state limits. Parties in small claims proceedings typically represent themselves. If you need help with a small claims filing, the Utah Self-Help Center at 888-683-0009 provides guidance. Forms for small claims and other justice court matters are available at the Utah Courts forms page.
Outstanding warrant information for San Juan County is available through the Utah statewide warrant search portal.
Court Records in San Juan County
San Juan County court records are public under GRAMA section 63G-2-201. The law gives any person the right to inspect public records at no cost. Copying a document carries a per-page fee. Sealed records and records involving minors may be restricted from public view. Records requests can go to the county clerk at 117 South Main Street, Monticello, or directly to the relevant court office.
A San Juan County court docket entry lists the case number, parties, filing date, case type, all documents filed, hearing dates, and the outcome. Criminal records include charge codes, arraignment and plea information, and sentencing details. Civil dockets show the complaint, counterclaims, motions, and final judgment. Domestic relations and probate filings appear on the public docket, though certain documents within those cases may be sealed by the presiding judge.
For historical records, the Utah State Archives in Salt Lake City holds court filings from across the state dating back to the 1850s. San Juan County was established in 1880, and records from the county's early court history are part of the Archives collection. Staff can assist with locating specific files from that period.
Note: Records from Navajo Nation tribal courts are held separately from state court records and are not accessible through the Utah XChange system or the State Archives.
San Juan County Court Calendar
The free Utah Courts hearing calendar at utcourts.gov/cal covers San Juan County court docket hearings along with every other Utah court. No login is required. The calendar shows up to 30 days of upcoming hearings. Use Ctrl+F in your browser to search by party name or case number to find San Juan County entries.
San Juan County sees fewer filings than larger counties, so the calendar may show fewer daily entries. District court sessions in Monticello may be scheduled on certain days of the week rather than every day. The calendar will reflect this pattern. If you see a gap in scheduled hearings, it likely means no sessions are currently set rather than that the data is incomplete.
For parties or observers planning to attend a hearing in Monticello, check the calendar first and then confirm with the court by phone. The number for the 7th District in Monticello is (435) 587-2271. Hearings can be moved or cancelled after the calendar publishes, and rural courts sometimes have limited notice systems compared to larger courthouses.
Nearby Counties with Court Docket Pages
San Juan County neighbors several other southeastern Utah counties in the 7th District and beyond.