Box Elder County
Box Elder County is the 4th largest county in Utah, occupying about 5,781 square miles of land in the state's northwestern region. It was created in 1856 through the Utah Territory legislature and named for the box elder tree, a type of maple that grows naturally in the area. As of 2022, Box Elder County is home to 58,291 residents. The county seat and most populous city is Brigham City.
Box Elder County's judicial system comprises two trial courts, including the District and Justice Courts. As part of Utah's First Judicial District, the District Court in Box Elder County handles major cases like felonies and class A misdemeanors. It also addresses civil matters such as probates, domestic violence, divorces, and adoptions. Court proceedings outside the purview of other county courts are heard at the Box Elder County District Court.
The District Court includes specialized divisions like Juvenile, Drug, and Mental Health Courts. In Box Elder County, the Juvenile Court handles traffic offenses, delinquency cases, and child protective orders. At the same time, the Drug and Mental Health Courts support individuals facing drug charges or mental health issues. The Justice Courts in Box Elder, Garland, and Tremonton preside over minor misdemeanors, traffic crimes, and municipal violations. They also resolve small claims disputes where the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less.
Box Elder County court records are official documents that show important events in the District and Justice Courts. These records usually include case filings, court schedules, orders, evidence, witness statements, transcripts, decisions, the names of people involved, and court rulings. According to the state's Government Records Access Act, anyone can view or obtain copies of court records in Box Elder County. These records can be used for media reports, legal cases, and research. Examples of Box Elder County public court records include:
- Criminal court records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
- Real estate records
- Civil records
- Small claims records
To get these documents, interested persons can call, email, or visit the courthouse at:
Box Elder District Court
43 North Main Street
Brigham City, Utah 84302
Phone: (435) 734-4600
Email: brighamcrim@utcourts.gov
Confidential court records containing adoption, mental health, and juvenile cases are not publicly accessible. Individuals must obtain special court permissions to access confidential records. Box Elder County public court records are also available online through the subscription-based Utah Courts Xchange.
