Wasatch County
Wasatch County was established in 1862 and named for the Ute. Heber City serves as the administrative center and the largest city. The county is the 21st largest county in Utah by total area, with 1,177.0 square miles of land. Over 34,788 people live in Wasatch County.
The judicial system in Wasatch County consists of a District Court, a Juvenile Court, and two Justice Courts. The District Court in Wasatch County is part of the Fourth Judicial District in Utah and handles most criminal and civil cases. These include felony criminal cases such as assaults, forgery, sex and drug offenses, and robbery. It also hears cases involving child custody, divorce, probate of wills, and adoptions. Cases related to individuals under 18 years of age or youths who violate the law are handled by the Wasatch County Juvenile Court. Such cases include juvenile matters, termination of parental rights, and child abuse and neglect. The Justice Courts in Wasatch County have jurisdiction over ordinance violations, infractions, and Class B and C misdemeanors committed within their territorial jurisdiction.
Wasatch County court records contain information about cases handled in the county's courts. These records include fines, exhibits, statements, witnesses, and sentences. Most Wasatch County court records are open to the public. Non-public court records are classified as confidential, private, or sealed records, which include mental health records, divorce records, and adoption records. Type of court records open to the public include:
- Civil Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
- Probate Court Records
Wasatch County court records are maintained by the Clerks of Court. Records may be searched by visiting the courthouses at:
Wasatch County District Court
1361 South Highway 40
Suite 110
Heber City, UT 84032
Wasatch County Justice Court
1361 S US Highway 40
Suite 100,
Heber City, UT 84032
Phone: (435) 654-2679
