Fremont County Court Records

Fremont County court records are official documents that detail the proceedings, decisions, and legal actions taken during the adjudication of cases within the county's court system. These records include affidavits, motions, orders, transcripts, and final judgments. They generally provide insights into legal disputes, court decisions, and the specifics of each case, including evidence and testimonies presented.

The Fremont County Clerk of District Court is the custodian of these records and is responsible for maintaining and providing public accessibility under the state's Public Records Act.

Fremont County court records are significant for transparency, legal reference, and upholding the public's right to access information about judicial processes.

Are Court Records Public in Fremont County?

Yes. Fremont County court records are public under the Wyoming Public Records Act. Thus, anyone can access and view these records.

However, certain court records are restricted and exempt from public disclosure by statute, administrative rule, court rule, or court order. Per the Wyoming Rules Governing Access to Court Records, the types of records typically excluded from public access include:

• Adoption and intermediary records
• Juvenile and child-related proceedings
• Domestic violence protection petitioners' identifying information
• Mental health, medical, and counseling records
• Substance abuse evaluations
• Search warrant details until served
• Sealed records or those confidential by law, court rule, or court order.

Individuals can typically file a petition to request access if access to a record is denied. The court will then determine if the record is confidential or access should be granted.

Fremont County Court Records Search

Individuals seeking Fremont County court records can access them through:

• In-person request at the Clerk of District Court's office
• Mail or e-mail requests to the Clerk of District Court's office
• In-person, mail, or e-mail requests to the chief clerk of the Fremont County Circuit Court.
• Third-party court resources.

Fremont County Courts

Fremont County courts include district, circuit, and municipal courts. The district court handles felony cases, significant civil disputes, juvenile matters, and probate. The circuit court hears misdemeanors, civil cases under $50,000, small claims, eviction cases, and protection orders. Municipal courts address ordinance violations within municipalities. Contact information for these courts is listed below.

Fremont County District Court
Fremont County Courthouse
450 North 2nd Street, Room 235
P.O. Box 370
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: (307) 332-1134

Fremont County Circuit Court - Dubois
Law Enforcement Center
712 Meckem
Dubois, WY 82513
Phone: (307) 455-2920
Fax: (307) 455-2132

Fremont County Circuit Court - Lander
Fremont County Courthouse
450 North 2nd Street, Room 230
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: (307) 332-3239
Fax: (307) 332-1152

Fremont County Circuit Court - Riverton
Fremont County Riverton Justice Center
1160 Major Avenue, Suite 100
Riverton, WY 82501
Phone: (307) 856-7259
Fax: (307) 857-3635

Dubois Municipal Court
712 Meckem Street
Dubois, WY 82513
Phone: (307) 455-2920

Hudson Municipal Court
333 South Main
P.O. Box 56
Hudson, WY 82515
Phone: (307) 332-3605

Lander Municipal Court
250 Lincoln Street
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: (307) 332-8179
Fax: (307) 332-9515

Pavillion Municipal Court
203 1/2 North Main
Pavillion, WY 82523
Phone: (307) 856-2154

Riverton Municipal Court
816 North Federal Boulevard
Riverton, WY 82501
Phone: (307) 856-0165
Fax: (307) 857-7681

Shoshoni Municipal Court
102 East 2nd
Shoshoni, WY 82649
Phone: (307) 876-2442

Fremont County Criminal and Civil Records

Fremont County criminal court records include case records of felony cases and misdemeanors heard in the district court and circuit court, respectively. Meanwhile, Fremont County civil court records contain official documentation of proceedings and legal actions in civil disputes over $50,000.00, eviction, and small claims cases.

Interested individuals can submit requests to the Fremont County Clerk of District Court in person, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, to obtain copies or search criminal and civil cases heard in the district court. Requests may also be submitted by mail or e-mail. The fee for a name search is $10.00. Document copy fees are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Acceptable payment methods include cash, check, or money order payable to the Fremont County District Court.

Clerk of District Court
450 North 2nd Street, Room 235
P.O. Box 370
Lander, Wyoming 82520
Phone: (307) 332-1134
E-mail: cdc@fremontcountywy.gov.

Similarly, interested persons can contact the Chief Clerk of the Fremont County Circuit Court to request case records of misdemeanors and civil cases under $50,000 adjudicated in the circuit court.

Chief Clerk
Fremont County Circuit Court
450 North 2nd Street, Room 230
Lander, Wyoming 82520
Phone: (307) 332-3239
Fax: (307) 332-1152
E-mail: cclan@courts.state.wy.us.

Fremont County Marriage Records

Fremont County marriage records are available to interested persons from the Fremont County Clerk's Office. To obtain a certified copy of a marriage record, submit a completed "Certified Marriage Application" in person, by mail, or by e-mail to the Fremont County Clerk. It costs $5.00 per requested certified copy of Fremont County marriage records.

Fremont County Clerk
450 North 2nd Street
Room 220
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: (307) 332-1122
E-mail: clerk@fremontcountywy.gov.

Fremont County Divorce Records

Fremont County divorce records from May 1941 are available for $25 per copy from the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) vital statistics office. Individuals who can obtain them include either party of the record subject or a legal representative of either party. These persons can request a copy of Fremont County divorce records by submitting a completed application form by mail to the WDH Vital Statistics at:

Vital Statistics Services
2300 Capitol Avenue
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7591

Requests must include a photocopy of the requester's driver's license, State ID card, or passport.

Fremont County Birth Records

Fremont County birth records are essential for identity verification, obtaining a driver's license and social security number, and school enrollment. These records can be obtained from the WDH (vital records division) for $25 for each copy requested. However, only persons who meet the criteria listed on the Wyoming Vital Records application form can request these records. Those eligible can request Fremont County birth records by submitting a completed copy of the application form to the WDH at:

Vital Statistics Services
2300 Capitol Avenue
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7591

Fremont County Death Records

The Vital Statistics Services of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is the custodian of death records for the state, including Fremont County. Eligible individuals can request Fremont County death certificates from the Vital Statistics Services for $25, with an additional $20 for each extra copy ordered at the same as the first. A completed application form and the required fee should be mailed to the WDH at:

Vital Statistics Services
2300 Capitol Avenue
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7591

Fremont County Probate Court Records

Fremont County probate court records contain case records of conservatorships, estates, guardianships, and wills handled in Fremont County. Individuals seeking to obtain or search Fremont County probate court records should submit their requests to the Fremont County Clerk of District Court in person, by mail, or by e-mail.

Clerk of District Court
450 North 2nd Street, Room 235
P.O. Box 370
Lander, Wyoming 82520
Phone: (307) 332-1134
E-mail: cdc@fremontcountywy.gov.

Fremont County Property Records

The Fremont County Clerk is the official custodian of property records in Fremont County. Property records contain official documents and information about land and real properties in the county, including deeds, leases, mortgages and contracts, plats, liens, etc.

Interested individuals can contact the Fremont County Clerk's Office in person, by mail, or by e-mail to request copies of these records at:

Fremont County Clerk
450 North 2nd Street, Room 220
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: (307) 332-1122
E-mail: landrecords@fremontcountywy.gov.

Individuals can also direct requests to the Fremont County Assessor's Office for property information, such as assessments, maps, and legal descriptions.

Fremont County Assessor
450 North 2nd Street
Room 200A
Lander, WY 82520
Phone: (307) 332-1188
Fax: (307) 332-1810
E-mail: assessor@fremontcountywy.gov.

Alternatively, interested parties can look up Fremont County property records online through the Fremont County Clerk's "Online Document Search" website.

Fremont County Court Records Online

Interested parties can use third-party websites to access Fremont County court records as alternatives to official databases. Third-party resources like Wyomingcourtrecords.us provide more convenient access for individuals to search for and find public court records across counties and localities in Wyoming, including Fremont County.

Many of these sites allow users to quickly search for specific cases using case numbers, party names, or dates. They often also allow users to view and download court documents directly from their site, saving time and effort compared to courthouse visits. However, since these platforms are independent of government agencies, their information may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate.