Uintah County Court Docket and Cases
The Uintah County court docket covers civil, criminal, and family law cases filed in the 8th Judicial District. The district court in Vernal handles felonies and major civil matters, while the Uintah County Justice Court and Vernal City Justice Court handle misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. You can search the court docket through Utah's free online tools or visit the courthouse in Vernal for in-person access. This guide covers the locations, phone numbers, and step-by-step search options available to the public.
Uintah County Quick Facts
Uintah County District Court
The 8th District Court - Vernal is located at 920 East Highway 40, Vernal, UT. The phone number is (435) 781-9300. This court serves Uintah County as part of the 8th Judicial District, which also includes Daggett and Duchesne counties. The district court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases above the small claims limit, domestic relations matters, and probate.
| Court | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 8th District Court - Vernal | 920 East Hwy 40, Vernal | (435) 781-9300 |
| Uintah County Justice Court | 152 East 100 North, Vernal | -- |
| Vernal City Justice Court | 437 E. Main, Vernal | -- |
| County Clerk/Auditor | 147 East Main, Vernal | (435) 781-5360 |
The Uintah County Clerk/Auditor is at 147 East Main, Vernal. Phone numbers are (435) 781-5360 and (435) 781-5361. The clerk's office maintains official records for county government matters and can assist with certified copy requests related to court filings.
Access to the Uintah County court docket is available through the Utah XChange portal. XChange charges $0.35 per search or $40 per month, with a $1.00 fee per downloaded document. Free access terminals are available at the courthouse. The Utah State Law Library at 450 South State Street, Room W-13, Salt Lake City (phone: 801-238-7990) also offers free XChange terminals.
Online tools give remote access to the Uintah County court docket without a trip to the Vernal courthouse.
Searching Uintah County Court Dockets
The Utah Courts hearing calendar is the best free starting point. It lists upcoming hearings for the next 30 days across all Utah courts, including Uintah County. No login is needed. Select the 8th District or Uintah County from the filter and press Ctrl+F to search by name. This tool is useful for confirming a hearing date before making the drive to the Vernal courthouse.
Parties with active Uintah County cases can use MyCase at no charge. Sign in with your name and date of birth to view your case documents, orders, and scheduled dates. MyCase is available around the clock and does not require the $0.35 XChange search fee.
The Uintah County Drug Court is co-located with the justice court at 152 East 100 North, Vernal. Participants in drug court programs can check their case status through the same state court tools. If you need help navigating the system, the Utah Courts Self-Help Center is available by phone at 888-683-0009.
Note: Vernal City Justice Court holds court on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on those days.
Uintah County Justice Court
The Uintah County Justice Court at 152 East 100 North, Vernal handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and small claims cases filed against county residents. The Vernal City Justice Court at 437 East Main covers violations within Vernal city limits. Court sessions at the Vernal City court are held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Defendants with citations should check the ticket to see which court has jurisdiction. City citations typically go to the Vernal City court while county citations go to the Uintah County Justice Court. Calling the wrong court can cause delays in your case.
Both justice courts are part of Utah's statewide court system. Their case records appear in XChange and the public hearing calendar once entered by court staff. Standard court forms for small claims and other justice court filings are at utcourts.gov/forms.
The Vernal City Justice Court page provides current contact details and hearing schedules.
The Vernal City Justice Court page lists hearing dates, contact information, and instructions for defendants with pending citations.
Court Records in Uintah County
Most Uintah County court records are public under GRAMA (63G-2-201). Public records include civil filings, criminal complaints, judgments, and most court orders. Juvenile delinquency records are restricted by state law and are not available through public access channels. Adoption files and cases with active sealing orders are also closed to the public.
Warrant records in Uintah County are public under GRAMA. You can search active warrants through the free Utah Statewide Warrants Search portal. This tool covers all Utah counties and does not require a login.
To inspect records in person, visit the 8th District Court clerk at 920 East Highway 40 during business hours. In-person inspection is free. Copies are available for a per-page fee. For historical Uintah County records, the Utah State Archives holds older court files that are not in the electronic system.
Note: Juvenile court records are sealed by default and are not visible through XChange, the public calendar, or in-person inspection at the clerk's counter.
Uintah County Court Calendar
The free Utah Courts calendar shows Uintah County hearings for the next 30 days. Filter by the 8th Judicial District or by Uintah County to see the relevant entries. Each entry includes the case number, party names, hearing type, date, time, and courtroom. No login or payment is required.
If you are preparing for a hearing and need guidance, the Utah Courts Self-Help Center at 888-683-0009 can assist. Standard court forms are available at utcourts.gov/forms. Both resources are free.