| Clerk of District Court | Natrona County Clerk of District Court |
|---|---|
| Circuit Court Clerk | Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial District, Natrona County (Circuit Court Clerk) |
| Clerk address | Clerk of District Court: 115 N Center St, Room 100, Casper, WY 82601. Circuit Court Clerk: 115 N Center St, Suite 400, Casper, WY 82601 |
| Phone | Clerk of District Court (307) 235-9243; Circuit Court Clerk (307) 235-9391 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | District Court: $1 first page and $0.50 each additional page under W.S. 5-3-206(a)(vi) |
| Certified copy fee | District Court: $0.50 for each certificate and seal, plus copying, under W.S. 5-3-206(a)(v) |
Natrona County, anchored by Casper, is Wyoming's second-most-populous county and seat of the Seventh Judicial District. The Natrona County Clerk of District Court keeps civil, criminal, probate, paternity, juvenile, and adoption files for the district court, which also hears appeals from the county's circuit and municipal courts. The Circuit Court Clerk is a separate office in the same courthouse complex that keeps misdemeanor and small-civil files for the circuit court.
The district clerk's own page states plainly that none of its district-court records are available online, which is typical for Wyoming counties. Searching a case means using the free public-access terminal at the courthouse or contacting the clerk directly. Natrona County is also one of five counties piloting the Judicial Branch's Court Navigator program, which helps self-represented litigants navigate forms and procedure in person, not a records database.
Tickets and ordinance violations from Casper police go to the City of Casper Municipal Court, a separate city system not indexed by the county clerks.
Search Natrona County court records online
Clerk of District Court
Natrona County Clerk of District Court
- Cost
- Free to inquire; fees for copies and per-page email filing ($1.00/page, per the office's own page)
- Coverage
- District-court civil, criminal, probate, paternity, juvenile, adoption, and confidential-intermediary cases
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
The office's own page states: "At this time, none of the District Court records are available online." E-filing is mandatory for Wyoming-licensed attorneys as of October 1, 2024.
Circuit Court Clerk
Circuit Court of the Seventh Judicial District, Natrona County (Circuit Court Clerk)
- Cost
- Free to inquire; fees for copies
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor criminal, civil cases up to $50,000 (including small claims), evictions, and protection orders
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
This office, not the county clerk (recorder), keeps circuit-court case files. No online case search.
Other courts
City of Casper Municipal Court
- Cost
- Free to inquire; fees for copies
- Coverage
- City ordinance violations and traffic tickets issued by Casper police
- Records
- Traffic
A case number is required; the county courts do not index municipal cases.
What is available online
The Clerk of District Court's own website confirms none of its case records are available online. The circuit court clerk likewise has no public case-search site. A free public-access terminal at the Natrona County Courthouse lets visitors search the index in person. Wyoming-licensed attorneys must e-file as of October 1, 2024, but that system is not open to the public for viewing filings.
Which clerk has your record
In Wyoming, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Wyoming page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Chancery Court | Business and commercial disputes; Trust and fiduciary matters | Clerk of the Chancery Court |
| District Courts (9 judicial districts, 23 counties) | Felony criminal cases; Civil cases over $50,000; Divorce, custody, and other family cases | Clerk of District Court for the county |
| Circuit Courts (all 23 counties) | Misdemeanors; Civil cases up to $50,000, including small claims; Forcible entry and detainer (eviction) | Circuit Court Clerk for the county |
| Municipal Courts | City ordinance violations; Traffic tickets issued by city police | Municipal court clerk for that city |
Request records in person or by mail
Natrona County clerk offices
Clerk of District Court: 115 N Center St, Room 100, Casper, WY 82601. Circuit Court Clerk: 115 N Center St, Suite 400, Casper, WY 82601
Phone: Clerk of District Court (307) 235-9243; Circuit Court Clerk (307) 235-9391
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
District-court records. Contact the Clerk of District Court at 115 N Center St, Room 100, Casper, in person, by phone, or by mail, with the case number or party names and year, the documents needed, and whether certified copies are required. Email filing of documents is available for a $1.00-per-page fee (limited to 50 pages).
Circuit-court records. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk at 115 N Center St, Suite 400, in the same courthouse.
Municipal-court records. Contact the City of Casper Municipal Court directly for tickets or ordinance cases written by Casper police.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | District Court: $1 first page and $0.50 each additional page under W.S. 5-3-206(a)(vi) |
| Certified copy | District Court: $0.50 for each certificate and seal, plus copying, under W.S. 5-3-206(a)(v) |
The Wyoming Legislature's current Title 5 text confirms these District Court amounts in W.S. 5-3-206(a)(v)-(vi). The section addresses civil matters; confirm charges for other records, electronic delivery, research, postage, and exemplification with the clerk. Circuit and municipal courts have separate schedules, so do not apply these amounts to every Wyoming court.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Wyoming court records are open to the public under the Wyoming Public Records Act (W.S. 16-4-201 et seq.) and the Wyoming Rules Governing Access to Case Records, but several categories are restricted or removed from public view:
The Wyoming guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Can I look up a Natrona County court case online?
No. The Clerk of District Court states directly that none of its records are online, and the circuit court clerk has no public case-search site either. Use the courthouse's free public-access terminal or contact the clerk.
Which office handles a Casper divorce or juvenile case?
The Natrona County Clerk of District Court. Family law, juvenile, adoption, and probate matters are heard in district court.
Where do I find a misdemeanor charged in Casper?
Check with the Circuit Court Clerk of the Seventh Judicial District for county or state charges, or the City of Casper Municipal Court for city ordinance and traffic tickets from Casper police.
What is the Natrona County Court Navigator program?
A pilot program that helps self-represented litigants understand forms and court procedure in person. It is not a records database and does not provide case lookups.
Sources
- Natrona County Clerk of District Court — https://www.natronacounty-wy.gov/88/Clerk-of-District-Court
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial District (Natrona County, Casper) — https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-7th-judicial-district-natrona-county-state-of-wyoming-casper/
- City of Casper Municipal Court — https://www.casperwy.gov/government/municipal_court/index.php
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Home — https://www.wyocourts.gov/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — District Courts — https://www.wyocourts.gov/district-courts/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Circuit Courts — https://www.wyocourts.gov/circuit-courts/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Supreme Court Opinions — https://www.wyocourts.gov/wy-supreme-court-opinions/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Rules Governing Access to Case Records — https://www.wyocourts.gov/court-rules/wyoming-rules-of-governing-access-to-case-records/
- Wyoming DCI Criminal Records Unit — https://wyomingdci.wyo.gov/criminal-justice-information-services-cjis/criminal-records-unit
- Wyoming Statutes, Title 7, Chapter 13, Article 14 — Expungement of Criminal Records — https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/title-7/chapter-13/article-14/
- Wyoming Statutes, Title 5, Chapter 3, Article 2, Section 5-3-206 — Clerk of District Court Fees — https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/title-5/chapter-3/article-2/section-5-3-206/
- Wyoming Legislature — Statutes, Title 5 (Courts) — https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title05.pdf
- Legislative Service Office — Remote Access to Court Records (2019 interim white paper) — https://wyoleg.gov/InterimCommittee/2019/02-2019070910-01Whitepaper-RemoteAccesstoCourtRecords.pdf
- United States District Court for the District of Wyoming — https://www.wyd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Wyoming counties.