Iron County
Iron County, located in southwestern Utah, is known for its scenic landscapes, including parts of Dixie National Forest and Cedar Breaks National Monument. It spans approximately 3,296.2 square miles with a population of around 58,068 people. Cedar City, the county seat, is often referred to as "Festival City, USA," hosting events like the Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Utah Summer Games.
Iron County is part of Utah's Fifth Judicial District, which includes the District, Juvenile, and Justice Courts. The District Court has general jurisdiction over major criminal cases, including felonies and class A misdemeanors, general civil claims, family law cases, and probate matters. It also handles domestic relations, property disputes, and adoptions. Meanwhile, the Iron County Juvenile Court has exclusive authority over juvenile matters in Iron County, including juvenile delinquency cases, traffic offenses involving minors, protective orders for children, and termination of parental rights. On the other hand, the Justice Court handles certain misdemeanors, traffic infractions, municipal ordinance violations, and small claims cases involving up to $10,000.
Iron County court records are documents created during legal proceedings within the county. They include case filings, case parties, charges, motions, transcripts, judgments, and hearing dates. These records ensure transparency in the judicial system and are also useful for background checks to verify an individual's legal status. They are generally accessible to the public under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), except for confidential and sealed records such as those involving juveniles, adoption, and sensitive personal information. Accessible records in Iron County include:
- Family Law Records
- Criminal Records
- Civil Records
- Traffic Records
- Probate Records
Iron County court records are accessible through the Utah Courts Xchange, the statewide court records platform. Users can conduct name or case number searches for a $5 one-time access fee. Alternatively, individuals can access case records without charges using the My Court Case tool. They can also visit the Iron County Clerk's Office to obtain records in person at:
68 South 100 East
Parowan, UT 84761
Phone: (435) 477-8340
