Park County
Park County is the fourth-largest county in Wyoming by total area and was named for Yellowstone National Park. It was established in 1909, and Cody, the county's largest city, serves as the seat of government. The county spans 6,939.0 square miles of land, with over 29,624 living in Park County.
The Park County judicial system comprises a District Court, two Circuit Courts, and four Municipal Courts. The District Court in Park County is a trial court of general jurisdiction that handles a wide range of legal matters, including felony criminal cases, probate of wills, juvenile matters, and civil cases where the amount in dispute exceeds $50,000. Additionally, the court hears appeals from lower courts. The Park County Circuit Courts have limited jurisdiction over certain types of criminal and civil cases. These include misdemeanors, small claims, civil cases where damages do not exceed $50,000, family violence, and protection orders. The Municipal Courts handle cases related to city ordinance violations and other municipal ordinance violations committed within the city limits.
In Park County, court records are documents and files generated or created about court activities within the county's boundaries. These records include transcripts, affidavits, docket entries, filings, court orders, and judgments. Court records are classified as public documents under the Wyoming Public Records Act, meaning residents of Park County have the right to obtain or view these records. Types of Park County court records include the following:
- Juvenile Records
- Probate Records
- Traffic Records
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
In some instances, certain court records are categorized as confidential and are not open to the public. These include mental health records, adoption records, juvenile records, and other sensitive records. The clerk of each court is responsible for maintaining the court records. Records may be searched online through the iDoc Market portal. Alternatively, requesters may obtain copies of court records by visiting the courthouse at:
Park County Courthouse
1002 Sheridan Avenue
Cordy, WY 82414
