Wayne County Court Docket Loa Utah
The Wayne County court docket is part of the 6th Judicial District and covers civil, criminal, family law, and probate cases filed at the Loa courthouse. Wayne County is a small rural county in south-central Utah, and its courthouse serves as the hub for all district court and justice court proceedings. You can search the court docket through the Utah Courts online tools, call the clerk's office in Loa, or visit in person during business hours. This page lists contact details, access methods, and explains what records are available to the public.
Wayne County Quick Facts
Wayne County District Court
The Wayne County courthouse is at 18 South Main Street, Loa, UT 84747. The main court phone is (435) 836-2765. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The district court is part of the 6th Judicial District and handles felony criminal cases, civil matters above the small claims limit, domestic relations filings, and probate cases.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| District Court (Deputy Clerk) | 18 South Main Street, Loa | (435) 836-1301 |
| Justice Court Clerk | 18 South Main Street, Loa | (435) 836-1321 |
| Juvenile Court | 18 South Main Street, Loa | (435) 896-2700 |
| County Clerk/Auditor | 18 South Main, PO Box 189, Loa | (435) 836-1300 |
| Sheriff | 18 South Main, PO Box 327, Loa | (435) 836-1320 |
The Deputy Clerk for the district court is Tawni Nelson, reachable at (435) 836-1301. The Justice Court Clerk is Jakelle Pace at (435) 836-1321. The County Clerk/Auditor office is also at 18 South Main, phone (435) 836-1300, with hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST. County records dating back to 1898 are held by the clerk's office.
The Utah XChange portal provides remote access to the Wayne County court docket. Costs are $0.35 per search or $40 per month, with documents available at $1.00 each. Free terminals are available at the courthouse in Loa and at the Utah State Law Library, 450 South State Street, Room W-13, Salt Lake City (phone 801-238-7990).
Wayne County court records are maintained at the Loa courthouse and accessible through state online tools as well as in person.
Searching Wayne County Court Dockets
The Utah Courts hearing calendar is the best free option for searching Wayne County court docket entries. It shows hearings scheduled in the next 30 days. No login is needed. Select the 6th Judicial District or Wayne County from the location filter. Use Ctrl+F to find a specific name or case number on the page.
Parties to a Wayne County case can use MyCase at no cost. After creating an account and linking your case, you can view your own filed documents, orders, and upcoming hearing dates around the clock. This option avoids the $0.35 XChange search fee and the $1.00 per-document charge for your own case materials.
Because Wayne County is rural and the courthouse in Loa may involve a long drive, online tools are especially useful here. The free calendar and MyCase cover most common searches. XChange is the right tool when you need to research cases where you are not a named party.
Note: The Wayne County Clerk/Auditor office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, which is one hour later than most Utah courthouses; plan your visit accordingly.
Wayne County Justice Court
The Wayne County Justice Court is at 18 South Main Street, Loa, UT 84747. The Justice Court Clerk is Jakelle Pace, phone (435) 836-1321. This court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and small claims cases for Wayne County residents and visitors. The Juvenile Court for Wayne County is handled through the Sevier County location at (435) 896-2700.
Traffic citations issued in Wayne County will typically list the Wayne County Justice Court as the responding court. Bring your citation or the case number when contacting the clerk. The clerk can tell you the fine amount, your appearance date, and any available options for your specific case type.
Court forms for small claims and other justice court matters are available at utcourts.gov/forms. Self-represented litigants can get guidance from the Utah Courts Self-Help Center at 888-683-0009.
Court Records in Wayne County
Most Wayne County court records are public under GRAMA (63G-2-201). Public records include civil complaints, criminal charging documents, judgments, and most court orders. Records restricted from public access include juvenile delinquency files, adoption cases, and matters under active sealing orders.
In-person inspection of Wayne County records is available at the clerk's counter at 18 South Main Street, Loa. Inspection is free. Bring the case number or the party's name. Copies carry a per-page fee. Certified copies require an additional certification charge. Written GRAMA requests must receive a response within ten business days from the date of receipt.
County records dating back to 1898 are held by the Wayne County Clerk/Auditor. For older court files, the Utah State Archives holds records dating to the 1850s. The Archives catalog is searchable online and copies can be requested by mail or in person in Salt Lake City.
Active warrant status for Wayne County can be verified at no cost through the Utah Statewide Warrants Search. This tool searches all 29 Utah counties with no login required.
The Wayne County government website provides additional contact information for county offices.
The Wayne County website lists contact details for the courthouse, the clerk, and the sheriff's office in Loa.
Note: Wayne County records from 1898 are held by the clerk; for anything older, check the Utah State Archives catalog online before making the trip to Salt Lake City.
Wayne County Court Calendar
The free Utah Courts calendar shows upcoming Wayne County hearings for the next 30 days. Filter by Wayne County or the 6th Judicial District to narrow the results. Each entry shows the case number, party names, hearing type, date, time, and judge. No account or fee is required to view the calendar.
If you are unsure whether your case is on the calendar, call the clerk at (435) 836-2765 or contact the Deputy Clerk Tawni Nelson at (435) 836-1301. For guidance on court procedures, the Utah Courts Self-Help Center at 888-683-0009 is available at no charge.