| Clerk of District Court | Sheridan County Clerk of District Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Clerk of District Court, 224 S. Main Street, Suite B11, Sheridan, WY 82801 |
| Phone | 307-674-2960 |
| Hours | District Court Clerk: 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) |
Sheridan County's Clerk of District Court maintains the Fourth Judicial District's permanent case records at 224 South Main Street, Suite B11. Its holdings date to the late 1800s. The office handles district civil and criminal filings, divorce decrees, and the records needed when a case is appealed. A records request should identify Sheridan County as well as the court because the Fourth Judicial District also serves another county.
The Sheridan Circuit Court is in Suite B7 at the same street address. It is a different office with separate case records. The distinction is easy to overlook when visiting the courthouse: District Court and Circuit Court are not two counters providing the same search. Check the court name and case number before requesting a file.
Search Sheridan County court records online
Clerk of District Court
Sheridan County Clerk of District Court
- Coverage
- 4th Judicial District civil, felony criminal, family, and probate case files for Sheridan County.
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Use the clerk's request procedure for public records. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed files are subject to restricted access.
Other courts
Sheridan County Circuit Court — Sheridan
- Coverage
- Circuit Court misdemeanor, traffic, and limited civil case records at Sheridan.
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
224 South Main Street, Suite B7, Sheridan, WY 82801. This is a separate record holder from the District Court Clerk; contact it for access, fees, and current counter hours.
What is available online
The official Sheridan clerk page describes assistance with file research and permanent holdings from the late nineteenth century. It is an office-information page rather than a searchable collection of all county cases. Ask the clerk whether the requested year is in the current electronic index or requires older records. Appeals documentation, divorce records, and other district-court filings remain with the responsible court office; Circuit and municipal records require separate inquiries.
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
Sheridan County clerk offices
Clerk of District Court, 224 S. Main Street, Suite B11, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: 307-674-2960
Hours: District Court Clerk: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Contacting the District Court Clerk. Call 307-674-2960 or use the contact information on the official county page to ask about a search, a divorce decree, or specific pleadings. The listed office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State the case number or approximate year and identify the documents needed. The county page lists prices for self-help form packets, but those are not a court-record copy schedule; obtain a separate quote for research, copying, certification, and delivery.
Identify the record holder. Read the court name on the citation, order, or case notice. District Court, Circuit Court, and municipal courts have separate records. Include the case number if known, document title, approximate filing year, contact details, and requested delivery method. Ask for the full fee before sending payment; searching an index and copying a file can be different services.
Restricted and older material. Public access does not include every document in a case. The clerk must check restrictions before releasing confidential or sealed material, and a name search does not bypass that review. For an older file, ask whether the clerk still holds it or whether it has moved to an archive. This guide describes records access and does not provide legal advice.
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
Which suite should I visit at the Sheridan courthouse?
The District Court Clerk's county page lists Suite B11 at 224 South Main Street. The Judicial Branch lists Sheridan Circuit Court in Suite B7 at the same address. Choose the office named on the case paperwork. Sharing a building does not combine the courts' records.
Does a Sheridan District Court search include Circuit Court cases?
No. The courts maintain different case files. The District Court clerk handles its district matters, while the Circuit Court clerk handles its misdemeanor, traffic, and limited civil records. Contact a municipal court separately when the paperwork names a city court.
How do I request a certified Sheridan County court copy?
Identify the court and document, then ask that court's clerk for certification and delivery requirements. A printed web page or ordinary photocopy is not a clerk-certified document. Confirm the charge for certification as well as copying and postage before paying.
Can I obtain confidential records by paying a search fee?
A search or copy fee does not grant access to restricted records. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed material may require authorized access or a court order. Tell the clerk which file you need and follow the access procedure for that case.
Sources
- Sheridan County — Clerk of District Court — https://www.sheridancountywy.gov/county_government/elected_offices/clerk_of_district_court/index.php
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — Sheridan Circuit Court — https://www.wyocourts.gov/court/circuit-court-of-the-4th-judicial-district-sheridan-county-state-of-wyoming-sheridan/
- Wyoming Judicial Branch — statewide court directory — https://www.wyocourts.gov/find-a-court/
- Wyoming Economic Analysis Division — 2025 county population estimates — http://eadiv.state.wy.us/pop/CO-25est.pdf
- 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.