Herriman Probate Court Records
Herriman probate court records are filed at the Third Judicial District Court in Salt Lake County. When a Herriman resident dies and their estate must go through court, the case opens at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake City. The public record includes the original petition, any will, the estate inventory, creditor notices, court orders, and the final closing documents. You can search Herriman probate filings online through the Utah Courts XChange system or visit the courthouse in person during business hours to review case files.
Herriman Quick Facts
Third District Court Probate for Herriman
Herriman is a city in the southwestern part of Salt Lake County. Like all Salt Lake County cities, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Third Judicial District Court. The courthouse is the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City, UT 84114. The main phone number is (801) 238-7300. Clerk hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For copy requests sent by mail, use P.O. Box 1860, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1860.
The Third District Court handles all formal probate, informal probate, guardianship, and conservatorship matters for Herriman estates. When someone dies in Herriman with a will, the named personal representative files the opening petition at this courthouse. Without a will, a qualified heir or family member files to be appointed as administrator. Once appointed, the personal representative acts under court authority to gather assets, pay debts, and distribute what remains to heirs. Each step in that process generates documents that become part of the public probate case file.
| Court | Third Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 |
| Phone | (801) 238-7300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Mail Copies | P.O. Box 1860, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1860 |
| Plain Copies | $0.25 per page |
| Certified Copies | $0.50 per page + $4.00 certification fee |
The Salt Lake County probate records page covers how to search by name, case year, or probate case number. It also notes that some guardianship records for minors may have restricted access. For most Herriman probate filings, records are public and available through normal court channels.
Search Herriman Probate Records
The Utah Courts XChange system is the main online tool for searching Herriman probate records. You can reach it at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange covers all Utah district courts and lets you search by party name or case number. The system returns case status, party details, hearing information, and filing dates. Document-level access requires a fee: $5.00 to create an account, $0.35 per search, and $1.00 per document. A flat $40.00 monthly plan is available for regular users.
Parties to a case can use MyCourtCase for free access to their own case documents. For in-person searches, the Matheson Courthouse clerk can pull any public case file on request. The Salt Lake County court records portal provides additional guidance on accessing Third District Court filings for Herriman and other Salt Lake County cities.
The Herriman City government website provides local city services and contact information. Note that the Herriman City Justice Court handles traffic and minor misdemeanor matters, not probate. Probate cases for Herriman residents go to the Third District Court in Salt Lake City.
What Herriman Probate Files Contain
A Herriman probate case file grows from start to finish of the estate. At the beginning, the file holds the petition and any supporting documents like the death certificate and the will. As the case moves forward, the clerk adds inventories, creditor notices and claims, court orders, and hearing records. When the estate is fully settled, the final accounting and the closing order or decree of distribution round out the file. Anyone can review these documents unless a specific restriction applies.
Salt Lake County Archives at 4505 South 5600 West, West Valley City, UT 84120 holds historical Salt Lake County probate records. This includes land title certificates from the Probate Court going back to 1851 through 1895. For genealogy work tied to Herriman families, this archive holds material that predates digital records by decades. The FamilySearch Salt Lake County genealogy guide is a good reference for understanding what is available and where to find older records.
Note: Records from this era reflect that the Probate Court once handled land and real property matters in addition to estates. Those functions shifted to district courts over time, but the historical files remain valuable.
Filing Probate for a Herriman Estate
Utah law gives families three years from the date of death to file probate. That limit comes from Utah Code Title 75, which governs all estate and probate matters in the state. For a Herriman estate, that three-year window starts when the person dies. Filing too late creates legal complications and can make it impossible to transfer property properly. The initial probate filing fee at the Third District Court is $375.
Informal probate is the simpler path. It works when the will is clear and heirs agree. Formal probate requires hearings before a judge and is used when disputes arise or when no will exists. In either case, the personal representative must file an inventory of estate assets within three months of appointment, give notice to all known creditors, and wait through the claims period before distributing property. This structured process creates the paper trail that becomes the public probate record.
Herriman estates under $100,000 may qualify for the small estate affidavit process instead of full probate. A qualified heir uses a notarized affidavit to collect assets directly from institutions like banks. Court forms are free at utcourts.gov/forms. Utah's 120-hour survival rule under Utah Code Title 75 also applies. An heir must survive the decedent by at least five days to inherit. If they do not, their share passes as if they had died first.
Herriman Public Records and GRAMA
Public access to Herriman probate records is governed by the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). The full text is at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. Most probate filings are public records by default. Anyone can view them without explaining why or showing a connection to the case. A small number of guardianship files, particularly those involving minors, may be restricted. If a record you need is sealed or restricted, you can submit a formal GRAMA request to the court.
The Herriman public records reference page provides an overview of what types of records are available for Herriman residents, including court records. For probate court filings specifically, the Third District Court and the XChange system are the primary sources.
The Utah State Bar offers a referral service for finding probate attorneys in Salt Lake County. For Herriman residents who need legal help but cannot afford private counsel, Utah Legal Services may provide assistance. The self-help center at the Matheson Courthouse also helps pro se filers understand probate forms and procedures without providing legal advice. All forms are available at no charge at utcourts.gov/forms.
Nearby Salt Lake County Cities
These cities share the same Third District Court in Salt Lake City for all probate filings.