Named after the San Juan River, San Juan County is located in southeastern Utah. The county was established in 1880 and covers an area of 7,933 square miles. San Juan County has a population of 14,000 residents and has its county seat in Monticello City.

Courts in San Juan County

The San Juan County court system is structured to handle all types of lawsuits arising in the county through its District, Juvenile, and Justice Courts. The District Court in San Juan County presides over all criminal and civil cases. Criminal cases handled by the District Court include felonies such as homicides, assault, and drug offenses and Class A misdemeanors such as domestic violence and trespassing. The court resolves civil disputes for monetary compensation. District Courts preside over family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and marital asset division. It also handles probate matters such as wills and guardianships.

The Juvenile Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over legal matters involving minors, such as juvenile delinquencies, juvenile traffic offenses, child protection orders, termination of parental rights, and emancipation of minors. 

The Justice Courts in San Juan County adjudicate Class B and Class C misdemeanors, small claims for disputes under $10,000, infractions, and violations of ordinances.

Where to Find Public Court Records in San Juan County

Public court records are documents and records of legal proceedings accessible to the public. Public court records in San Juan County are available online through Xchange’s Public Case Search. Public court records from the District and Justice Courts are available at the District courthouse. Interested persons may use the public service terminals at the courthouse to view public court records or mail requests for the documents.

Types of Public Court Records in San Juan County

Public access to court records grants citizens access to the judiciary. The following types of court records are publicly accessible in San Juan County:

• Civil Court Records: Debt collection, breach of contract, personal injury claims, product liability, and property disputes
• Criminal Court Records: Felonies and misdemeanors
• Probate Records: Trusts, wills, estates, conservatorships, and guardianships
• Family Law Records: Divorce, annulment, legal separation, alimony, child custody, and child support
• Traffic Records: Driving without a license, driving under the influence, seatbelt violations, failure to signal, and parking violations

Confidential Court Records in San Juan County

Confidential court records are papers, documents, and information containing sensitive information restricted from the general public. Confidential court records are sealed to protect individual privacy and comply with state law. Confidential court records in San Juan County include:

• Adoption records
• Domestic violence protection orders
• Trade secrets
• Juvenile court records
• Substance abuse treatment records

In addition, public court records contain personal information that is confidential and excluded from the public. Personal identifiers are redacted from court records to protect the record holder from potential harm, fraud, and identity theft. Personal identifying information removed from court records include:

• Financial account numbers
• Passport numbers
• Health insurance identification numbers
• Social Security numbers
• Medical records

Juvenile Delinquency in San Juan, UT

Unfortunately, in many areas of the San Juan County, juvenile delinquency offenses are on the rise. There are many reasons for the inflation in youth offenders. The juvenile sentence in Utah often depends on the severity of the crime, the number of charges, and other family matters.

In 2017, a total of 57 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of San Juan County. Of that total, 100% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 57 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

A lot of counties, including, San Juan County, are focusing on family counseling and relationships rather than punishment for juvenile crimes. Future San Juan County juvenile delinquency tallies will show whether or not this approach is working.

Government of San Juan County, UT

https://www.utah.gov/

County Seat:	Monticello
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Hutchinson's Rule
Year Organized:	1880
Total Square Miles:	7,933
2019 Population:	15,356
Persons/Square Mile:	0.52
County Contact:	PO BOX 338 County Courthouse Monticello , UT 84535-0338 http://www.sanjuancounty.org

San Juan County, UT Courts