Fremont County
Fremont County occupies about 9,184 square miles, making it the second-largest county in Wyoming by land. It was created in 1884 from parts of Sweetwater County and named in honor of John Fremont, a former United States Senator from California. With a population of 39,402 persons, Fremont County ranks as the state's fifth most populous county. Its county seat is Lander, while Riverton is its largest city.
The three trial courts in Fremont County include the District, Circuit, and Municipal Courts. The District Court has general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, which is not exclusive to other county courts. Circuit Court judges in Fremont County typically hear civil lawsuits such as contract disputes, family law matters, probate cases, and monetary claims for more than $50,000. They also preside over criminal court proceedings like felonies and class A misdemeanors. Residents unsatisfied with Circuit Courts' decisions can file appeals at the Fremont County District Court. Fremont County has Circuit Courts in Lander and Riverton. These courts handle minor misdemeanors, landlord-tenant complaints, and civil actions under $50,000. Fremont County's Municipal Courts, located in Lander, Dubois, and Riverton, handle traffic crimes and ordinance violations.
Fremont County court records are official documents of legal proceedings held in the Circuit and Superior Courts. These documents, maintained by the Clerk of the District Court, typically contain transcripts, orders, exhibits, affidavits, jury verdicts, pleadings, warrants, and other materials filed or submitted during court cases. Anyone can access the following public court records in Fremont County:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Probate records
- Family court records
- Land records
- Traffic records
Juvenile, adoption, and mental health records are not open to the public, per the Wyoming Public Records Act. To obtain court documents, requesters can contact the court clerk at:
Fremont County Clerk of District Court
450 N 2nd Street, Room 230
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: (307) 332-1134
Email: cdc@fremontcountywy.gov
On the other hand, Fremont County public court records are publicly accessible online through the Wyoming Case Search. To find case information on the database, users can enter party names or case numbers in the relevant spaces provided.
