Herriman Civil Court Records
Herriman civil court records are handled through the Third District Court in Salt Lake County, which serves this fast-growing city in the southwestern corner of the Salt Lake Valley. Herriman also operates a local Justice Court for smaller municipal civil matters. These records include civil case filings, judgments, small claims decisions, and court orders involving Herriman residents and businesses. Whether you need to look up a civil case or request a copy of a judgment, this guide covers the courts and access methods for Herriman civil court records.
Herriman Quick Facts
Herriman Justice Court Civil Records
Herriman maintains its own Justice Court to handle local municipal civil matters. This court has jurisdiction over small claims cases up to $11,000, traffic violations, misdemeanor offenses, and city ordinance cases. The Herriman Justice Court keeps its own records separate from the district court, and those records must be requested directly from the Justice Court clerk.
The resource below covers how Herriman civil court records are organized within the Salt Lake County court system, including Justice Court filings and access procedures.
Note: Appeals from the Herriman Justice Court are heard at the Third District Court in Salt Lake City.
Third District Court and Herriman Civil Filings
All major civil cases from Herriman are filed at the Third District Court, located at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114. This is the busiest district court in Utah. It covers general civil lawsuits, family law proceedings, probate matters, property and contract disputes, and civil appeals from the Herriman Justice Court.
The Matheson Courthouse clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can call (801) 238-7300 to ask about Herriman civil court records or to confirm what documents are required before visiting. All district court case information is accessible through Utah Courts.
Herriman's rapid growth over the past decade has contributed to an increasing volume of civil filings in the Third District. Property disputes, contract cases, and family law matters involving Herriman residents now represent a notable portion of the court's caseload from the southwestern part of the county.
How to Search Herriman Civil Court Records
Utah XChange is the official online tool for searching Herriman civil court records. It is maintained by the Utah court system and covers all district court filings statewide. You can search by party name or case number and view docket entries, filing dates, hearing schedules, and document summaries. A subscription costs $40 per month or $240 per year, with fees of $0.35 per search and $1.00 per document. You can subscribe through XChange on the Utah Courts website.
The image below is from a resource covering how district court jurisdiction applies to Herriman and the broader Third Judicial District, which is useful context when searching for case records.
Types of Civil Records for Herriman Cases
Civil court records in Herriman cover a broad range of case types across both the Third District Court and the local Justice Court. Most records are publicly accessible unless sealed by court order. The following types of civil records are available for Herriman cases:
- Civil complaints, petitions, and lawsuits
- Small claims filings and judgments up to $11,000
- Property and contract dispute records
- Family law orders and divorce decrees
- Probate and estate case filings
- Writs, injunctions, and final court orders
- Docket entries and hearing records
Restricted records include juvenile files, adoption cases, mental health proceedings, and documents with sensitive identifying information. These restrictions apply uniformly to all Herriman civil court records under state law.
GRAMA Requests for Herriman Court Documents
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act applies to all civil court record requests in Herriman. Under Utah Code Section 63G-2-201, most civil court records are public. Anyone can inspect them at no charge. Written requests are required when you need copies, certified documents, or records sent outside the courthouse. Agencies must respond within 10 business days.
Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $4 to $8 each. Denied requests can be appealed within 30 days. For Herriman civil records held by the Third District Court, submit your request to the district court clerk at the Matheson Courthouse. Justice Court records are requested directly from the Herriman Justice Court. Both courts follow the same GRAMA rules and timelines under state law.
Civil Court Legal Resources in Herriman
Herriman residents dealing with civil court matters have access to free and low-cost legal resources through several organizations.
Utah Legal Services extends services to Herriman and all of Salt Lake County. Qualifying residents receive free legal help with civil matters such as debt, housing, family law, and contract disputes. Eligibility depends on income. Their team can also explain how to access civil court records and what rights you have under Utah law.
The Utah Courts self-help center at utcourts.gov provides forms, instructions, and guides for handling common civil court tasks in Herriman without an attorney. The Third District Court clerk's office is open during court hours for in-person procedural questions. These resources are especially helpful for Herriman residents navigating civil cases at the district court level for the first time.
Salt Lake County Civil Court Records
Herriman is part of Salt Lake County, and all Third District Court civil filings from the city fall within the county's record system. For a complete overview of civil court records across Salt Lake County, including court locations, access methods, and county-wide resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
The following neighboring cities are also served by the Third District Court and have their own civil court records resources.