Lincoln County Court Records

Court records refer to documents and files from court records archives that provide details and history of court cases and processes. Lincoln County court records contain legal documents used to understand the county's legal history and landscape. Court records will provide access to Lincoln County arrest records and court case details like dates, case numbers, evidence presented, court orders or judgments, charges filed, and parties' names. Lincoln County, Wyoming court records include the following documents:

• Sentencing details
• Transcripts
• Judgments
• Docket sheets
• Court orders
• Warrants
• Case filings
• Exhibits
• Complaints
• Motions

Are Court Records Public in Lincoln County?

Lincoln County court records are generally accessible to the public through Wyoming's Public Records Act. This act provides public government records and exemptions that must be sealed or redacted. These exemptions are highlighted to protect individual privacy and public security. They include:

• Juvenile records
• Adoption records
• Family law cases of abuse and sensitive matters
• Expunged criminal records
• Child custody records

Lincoln County court records may be obtained from county court clerks or the state's court portal. The public may inspect or request court records using a records request submitted in person or via mail. These requests will require some information about the case from the requester to aid the record recovery process. The requester may provide details like the case number, parties' names, or dates relevant to the records.

Lincoln County Court Records Search

Lincoln County court records are public documents maintained by the county courthouses and court administration. As such, almost anyone may access and search these records using records requests. The court clerk receives and processes requests via mail or in-person submissions. These requests must contain case details, which will be used to search the Lincoln County court archives. The county also maintains a Public Records website through which the public may search and obtain publicly available records, including court documents.

Lincoln County Courts

Lincoln County's court system features one District Court, two Circuit Courts, and several Municipal Courts. Here are the courts and their contact details:

Lincoln County District Court
Lincoln County Courthouse
925 Sage Avenue, P.O. Box 510, Kemmerer, Wyoming 83101
Phone: (307) 877-9056
Fax: (307) 877-6263

Lincoln County Circuit Court - Afton
421 Jefferson Street, Afton, Wyoming 83110
Phone: (307) 886-9271
Fax: (307) 886-9021

Lincoln County Circuit Court - Kemmerer
Lincoln County Justice Center
1040 Justice Center Drive, Kemmerer, Wyoming 83101
Phone: (307) 877-4431
Fax: (307) 877-4936

Afton Municipal Court
416 Washington Street, P.O. Box 310, Afton, Wyoming 83110
Phone: (307) 885-9831
Fax: (307) 885-2489

Alpine Municipal Court
250 River Circle, P.O. Box 3070, Alpine, Wyoming 83128
Phone: (307) 654-7757

Cokeville Municipal Court
110 Pine Street, P.O. Box 99, Cokeville, Wyoming 83114
Phone: (307) 279-3225

Diamondville Municipal Court
20 US Hwy 189, P.O. Box 281, Diamondville, Wyoming 83116
Phone: (307) 877-6676
Fax: (307) 877-6709

Kemmerer Municipal Court
220 Wyoming Highway 233, Kemmerer, Wyoming 83101
Phone: (307) 828-2350
Fax: (307) 828-2355

La Barge Municipal Court
228 South La Barge Street, La Barge, Wyoming 83123
Phone: (307) 386-2676

Opal Municipal Court
135 Chrisman Street, P.O. Box 130, Opal, Wyoming 83124
Phone: (307) 877-3919

Star Valley Ranch Municipal Court
Vista Drive, HC 62 Box 70071,
Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming 83127
Phone: (307) 883-8696

Lincoln County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal records refer to the information and details of an individual's criminal activities or involvements. These records reveal Lincoln County arrest records, convictions, and incarceration. Civil court records are documents, files, and archives created and maintained for processing and concluding civil court cases.

Lincoln County civil court records are files used to settle non-criminal disputes and claims such as divorce, custody issues, domestic relations matters, small claims, contract matters, and real estate matters. These records are available through various governmental institutions such as the courts and law enforcement agencies. Lincoln County court records are publicly available through the Public Records maintained by the county government.

Lincoln County Marriage Records

Lincoln County marriage records refer to official documents like marriage licenses and certificates that detail a couple's marriage. These records usually contain the names of the spouses, the wedding officiant, witnesses, and the location of the wedding. Marriage records are public documents maintained by the County Clerk's office or the Department of Health, Vital Statistics Services. They are not public records for the first 50 years after creation.

Within this time, these records are restricted to the married couples, their legal representatives, and immediate family members. Qualified persons may use mail-in or walk-in requests submitted to the County Clerk or the Department of Health's Vital Statistics Services. Requesters may use the county's Public Records or the state's Official Wyoming Marriage or Divorce Certificate Application websites for online access to these records.

Lincoln County Divorce Records

Lincoln County divorce records refer to detailed documents relating to the dissolution of marriages in the county. Divorce records generally contain information such as the parties to the case, the cause of divorce, and post-divorce settlements. These details are obtained from documents like divorce certificates or decrees, which are public records except where sensitive information is included.

Divorce records are maintained by the Circuit Court, where divorce proceedings are handled. Requesters may obtain certified copies of divorce records and decrees from this office. The Official Wyoming Marriage or Divorce Certificate Application website provides online access to state divorce records, while county-specific records may be searched through the Public Records website.

Lincoln Birth Records

Lincoln County birth records refer to official documents like birth certificates that give details of a newborn's delivery. Birth records usually contain details like the date and place of birth, the physician in charge of the delivery, and the parents' names. These records are vital to the county's fertility rate statistics and healthcare quality.

Lincoln County birth records are generally not public as access is restricted to individuals named on the records, their legal guardians or parents, and legal representatives. These records will remain restricted for 100 years from creation. The public may obtain birth records via mailed requests or in person from the County Health Department and the Wyoming Department of Health Services. Lincoln County birth records are available online through the state's Vital Records website or the county's Public Records platform.

Lincoln Death Records

Lincoln County death records refer to official documents like death certificates that provide details of a deceased's demise. Death records usually contain information about the deceased, such as occupation, age, and marital status, as well as information about the death, such as place of death, time of death, and cause of death. These records help reveal the state of the county's healthcare and infrastructure while exposing the mortality rate in the county. These records are public and may be accessed through the County Clerk's office and Wyoming's Department of Health Services (Vital Records).

These offices collectively maintain records of deaths, such as autopsy reports, cremation permits, and death certificates. The public may obtain these records via a mailed request or submission of in-person records requests. The county's Public Records website will provide online access to various documents, including death records. Requesters may also use the Wyoming Department of Health's Vital Records website to access state archives of death records.

Lincoln County Probate Court Records

Probate court records refer to documents for legal proceedings on cases involving probate matters. Some examples of such issues include wills, guardianship appointments, a deceased's estate, personal administration, residence certificates, adoption, change of name, and conservatorship of a minor. These records are public records according to Wyoming's Public Records Act.

Probate court records are available through the County Court at Law courthouses. The public may approach the court clerk for in-person records requests during business hours from Monday to Friday. Lincoln County probate court records may be accessed online through the county's Public Records website.

Lincoln County Property Records

Lincoln County property records refer to documents, maps, and files providing information on property, real estate ownership, and interests. Property records will include maps and files that provide real property information such as property addresses, mailing addresses, surveys, tax rolls, mortgages, and assessment rolls. These records are public records as defined by the Wyoming Public Records Act and are accessible through the County Assessor's Office or the County Clerk's Office. These offices receive and process property records requests from the public. The county also has a Public Records website and a Lincoln County GIS website for online property records searches.

Lincoln County Court Records Online

Lincoln County court records may be obtained in person at the county courthouses or through online platforms such as the county government's Public Records. The public may also use third-party websites like Wyomingcourtrecords.us to look up or obtain Lincoln County court records. Third-party websites are convenient platforms with user-friendly interfaces and flexible access to court records from different jurisdictions. However, requesters must verify third-party sourced records using official sources as often as possible to avoid perpetuating errors. Third-party sites operate independently of any government agency. As such, accuracy cannot be guaranteed.