Sweetwater County
Sweetwater County, located in southwestern Wyoming, was founded in 1867 and named after the Sweetwater River. The administrative center is Green River. It spans 10,427.0 square miles of land, making it the largest county in Wyoming by total area. Sweetwater County is home to over 42,272 residents.
The court system in Sweetwater County consists of a District Court, two Circuit Courts, and five Municipal Courts. The Sweetwater District Court is a trial court with general jurisdiction over most civil and criminal cases. This includes juvenile cases, felony criminal cases, probate matters, and civil cases where the amount in dispute exceeds $50,000. The District Court also hears appeals from lower courts. The Circuit Courts in Sweetwater County have limited jurisdiction over certain types of criminal and civil cases, including sexual assault protection orders, forcible entry and detainer cases, and family violence matters. Circuit Courts handle all misdemeanor cases and civil cases where the amount in dispute is under $50,000. Cases involving minor traffic offenses, and city and local ordinance violations occurring within city limits are handled by the Sweetwater Municipal Courts.
Court records are official documents generated during court proceedings within the county's jurisdiction. These records include filings, court orders, dockets, films, transcripts, and tapes. In Sweetwater County, court records are public under the Wyoming Sunshine Law. Residents have the right to access, copy, or view non-exempt court records. Publicly available court records in Sweetwater County include the following:
- Civil Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Traffic Court Records
Sweetwater County Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining and preserving court records. Records may be searched through the Wyoming Judicial Branch portal or by visiting the Sweetwater County Clerk of Court's Office at:
Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court
80 W. Flaming Gorge Way
Suite 225
Green River, WY 82935
Phone: (307) 872-3820
