The Utah Justice System includes a very important record keeping function. Record keeping for criminal cases is especially important as an earlier criminal conviction can often be used to enhance (increase) a future charge for a similar crime alleged against the same defendant. On the other hand, the lack of a criminal record can be used to seek reduction of the penalties or sentence imposed in the event of a conviction.
The actual criminal case records are maintained by the Court Clerk at the courthouse, and one of those records is called a Docket. Each case has its own docket which may be referred to as a Case Docket or Court Docket. The Docket is a summary of the filings and proceedings that have occured in a criminal case. In some cases the docket will be quite detailed; in other cases it will be almost abreviated.
Not all Utah Courts have granted online access to criminal case dockets, but most have done so. Given recent directives it is likely that all Utah Courts will have criminal case dockets online by the end of 2009, perhaps sooner.
The Utah Justice Foundation offers a free Court Docket Request Program. This program is for criminal defendants only at this time. It is not intended for attorneys or for the general public to check on anyone other than himself or herself.
If you are qualified, just complete an online form and we will search online records for the docket to your court case, and then email it to you. This is a free service of the Utah Justice Foundation, which is provided in order to allow Defendants to be informed of developments in their cases. This in turn may allow Defendants to seek protection of their rights at the earliest possible moment.
Visit UtahJusticeFoundation.org and click on the Request a Court Docket link under the Quick Links.
Please note that the Utah Justice Foundation does not provide legal advice. Always consult with an attorney at the earliest possible moment to protect your legal rights.
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