Utah County covers 2,144 square miles of the State of Utah, and its county seat is the City of Provo. It has a population of over 650,000, making it the second-most populous county in the state.

Courts in Utah County

Utah County's judicial system has district courts, which are part of the Fourth Judicial District of Utah State. The District Court has original jurisdiction to handle all civil and felony criminal cases in the county, such as murder, assault, sex and drug offenses, forgery, burglary, arson, and robbery. It also has jurisdiction over class A misdemeanor crimes. Domestic matters like divorce, adoption, child custody, support, and all probate matters are also heard by the District Court. Additionally, the Court serves as an appellate court, reviewing informal administrative proceedings from administrative agencies in the county.

The Juvenile Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over cases involving minors who violate any law. Cases heard at the Juvenile Court include child abuse or neglect, child dependency, child custody, support, visitation rights, and, parental rights termination cases. Furthermore, the Court exercises exclusive jurisdiction in traffic-related offenses involving minors and concurrent jurisdiction for cases involving adults contributing to the delinquency or neglect of juveniles.

The Utah County Justice Court deals with class B and C misdemeanor crimes, traffic violations, small claims cases not exceeding $15,000, violations of ordinances, and infractions committed within their limits.

Where to Find Public Court Records in Utah County

The Clerks of the respective courts in Utah County serve as custodians of official court records and facilitate public access to such records, such as criminal, civil, and probate court files. Generally, interested persons can find public court records in Utah County online or through the Court Clerks’ Offices. Copies of public court records can be obtained by requesting them from the Court Clerk who maintains the needed records in person or via mail.

Types of Public Court Records in Utah County

The following types of court records in Utah County are accessible to the general public:

• Traffic court records
• Family court records
• Small claims court records
• Juvenile court records
• Probate court records
• Criminal court records

Confidential Court Records in Utah County

Confidential court records in Utah County refer to non-public records that are only available to persons authorized by the court. Such records are not accessible to the general public due to the sensitive information they contain or for privacy concerns. Some non-public court records and information in Utah County include:

• Medical records
• Divorce petitions
• Protective order requests
• Sealed adoption records
• Expunged records
• Juvenile court records

Certain information in public court records in Utah County may also be restricted from public access. Such information includes personal identifying information, such as:

• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• Bank account numbers
• Names and dates of birth of minors
• Addresses and other identifying information of non-parties to cases

Juvenile Delinquency in Utah, UT

Unfortunately, in many areas of the Utah 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 634 juvenile cases were reported for every 100,000 people age 10 to adulthood in the jurisdiction of Utah County. Of that total, 0% of those proceedings were delinquencies which equaled 2 court cases. Another 0% were dependency cases that accounted for 0 of the juvenile cases.

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

Government of Utah County, UT

https://www.utah.gov/

County Seat:	Provo
Government Type:	County
Authority:	Hutchinson's Rule
Year Organized:	1849
Total Square Miles:	2,144
2019 Population:	606,425
Persons/Square Mile:	0.00
County Contact:	100 E Center St County Administration Building Provo , UT 84606-3106 http://www.co.utah.ut.us/

Utah County, UT Courts